Azure Cloud Architect 4

Title/Role: Azure Cloud Architect 4

Worksite Address: Richmond, VA

Agency Interview Type: Both Web Cam and In Person Interview

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Deadline to submit: No later than 4 pm EST on Tuesday, 12/2 (due to the holiday)

ON SITE REQUIRED: 2-3 days/week (parking available on site at no cost for contractors)

Complete Description:

DURATION: 1 year expected

ABOUT THE ROLE/DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Azure Architect will be advising agency on architecture and security concerns associated with Azure including in-place migrations/refactoring.
• Architect will need to make recommendations on lift and shift and on-premise to cloud native migrations.
• Architect will need to make recommendations with refactoring within Azure environment.
• Architect will need to conduct testing within Azure to show minimal viable product of an architecture.
• Architect will need to understand available offerings from COV, MSI and other connected parties.
• Architect will make configurations to Azure in support of agency-level objectives. Configurations will be primarily to Azure-based services.
• Architect will need to sign Non-Disclosure Agreement.

Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience

1. Strong knowledge of cloud fundamentals Required 5 Years
2. Knowledge of single and multi-cloud strategies and implications Required 5 Years
3. Knowledge and experience in designing cloud solutions encapsulating all aspects of design that meet business requirements. Required 5 Years
4. Strong knowledge and experience with Azure network and storage architectures Required 5 Years
5. Strong knowledge and experience with Azure Services (examples Azure Key Vault, Entra ID, etc.) Required 5 Years
6. Strong knowledge and experience with Azure Functions, Azure Web App/App Service, Containers, micro-services architecture and server-less architecture. Required 5 Years
7. Demonstrated knowledge of cloud security principles including zero-trust, network segmentation, just-in-time access, conditional access etc. Required 5 Years
8. Knowledge of availability options. Demonstrated experience architecting solutions that meet RPO and RTO objectives in Azure. Required 5 Years
9. Effective documentation writing. Candidate should be able to write professional documentation including position papers, architecture documentation a Required 5 Years
10. Experience in managing cloud-based security posture activities including vulnerability remediation, perimeter defense architecture, encryption in tran Required 5 Years
11. Knowledge and experience in DevOps including Azure DevOps and GitHub Enterprise Cloud. Required 5 Years
12. Knowledge and experience in data storage products like SQL Server, Oracle. Knowledge of non-relational data storage products like Cosmos DB. Required 5 Years
13. Experience as a on-premise architect 5+ years Required 5 Years
14. Strong communication skills. Candidate should be able to effectively communicate with technical and business staff. Required 5 Years
15. Microsoft Certification in Azure Solutions Architect (Pls upload cert under reference tab) Required 2 Years