Azure Cloud Architect

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 7 Month(s)
No Travel Required
Unable to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Cloud Computing
Cloud Security
DevOps
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft
Management
Azure Services
Azure Key Vault
Entra ID
Azure Functions
Azure Web App/App Service
Containers
micro-services architecture
cloud security principles
zero-trust
network segmentation
just-in-time access
conditional access
Azure DevOps
GitHub
Azure Solutions Architect

Job Details

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

Total Years

Last used

Strong knowledge of cloud fundamentals

Required

5 Years

 

 

Knowledge of single and multi-cloud strategies and implications

Required

5 Years

 

 

Knowledge and experience in designing cloud solutions encapsulating all aspects of design that meet business requirements.

Required

5 Years

 

 

Strong knowledge and experience with Azure network and storage architectures

Required

5 Years

 

 

Strong knowledge and experience with Azure Services (examples Azure Key Vault, Entra ID, etc.)

Required

5 Years

 

 

Strong knowledge and experience with Azure Functions, Azure Web App/App Service, Containers, micro-services architecture and server-less architecture.

Required

5 Years

 

 

Demonstrated knowledge of cloud security principles including zero-trust, network segmentation, just-in-time access, conditional access etc.

Required

5 Years

 

 

Knowledge of availability options. Demonstrated experience architecting solutions that meet RPO and RTO objectives in Azure.

Required

5 Years

 

 

Effective documentation writing. Candidate should be able to write professional documentation including position papers, architecture documentation a

Required

5 Years

 

 

Experience in managing cloud-based security posture activities including vulnerability remediation, perimeter defense architecture, encryption in tran

Required

5 Years

 

 

Knowledge and experience in DevOps including Azure DevOps and GitHub Enterprise Cloud.

Required

5 Years

 

 

Knowledge and experience in data storage products like SQL Server, Oracle. Knowledge of non-relational data storage products like Cosmos DB.

Required

5 Years

 

 

Experience as a on-premise architect 5+ years

Required

5 Years

 

 

Strong communication skills. Candidate should be able to effectively communicate with technical and business staff.

Required

5 Years

 

 

Microsoft Certification in Azure Solutions Architect (Pls upload cert under reference tab)

Required

2 Years

 

 

 

 

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