Title : Azure Cloud Architect
Job ID : 778459
Location : Richmond, VA
Work Type : Hybrid
Duration : Long-term Contract
Ideal candidate profile : Seeking an Azure Cloud Architect with a proven track record of designing, implementing, and securing large-scale cloud infrastructures. This individual combines deep technical expertise in Microsoft Azure with strong architectural vision, business acumen, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Job Duties & Responsibilities :
- Advise agency on architecture and security concerns associated with Azure including in-place migrations / refactoring.
- Make recommendations on lift and shift and on-premise to cloud native migrations.
- Make recommendations with refactoring within Azure environment.
- Conduct testing within Azure to show minimal viable product of an architecture.
- Understand available offerings from COV, MSI and other connected parties.
- Make configurations to Azure in support of agency-level objectives, primarily to Azure-based services.
- Sign Non-Disclosure Agreement.
Required Skills & Experience :
Microsoft Certification in Azure Solutions ArchitectStrong knowledge of cloud fundamentalsKnowledge of single and multi-cloud strategies and implicationsExperience designing cloud solutions encapsulating all aspects of design that meet business requirements.Strong knowledge and experience with Azure network and storage architecturesStrong knowledge and experience with Azure Services (e.g., Azure Key Vault, Entra ID)Strong knowledge and experience with Azure Functions, Azure Web App / App Service, Containers, micro-services architecture and server-less architecture.Knowledge of cloud security principles including zero-trust, network segmentation, just-in-time access, conditional access etc.Experience architecting solutions that meet RPO and RTO objectives in Azure.Ability to write professional documentation including position papers, architecture documentationManaging cloud-based security posture activities including vulnerability remediation, perimeter defense architecture.Experience in DevOps including Azure DevOps and GitHub Enterprise Cloud.Knowledge of data storage products like SQL Server, Oracle, and non-relational like Cosmos DB.Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with technical and business staff.