AZURE Cloud Architect

Ardent Technologies, Inc. is an accredited small business providing a full range of IT support services, cybersecurity services, staff augmentation, fiscal management, and administrative support. Headquarters in Dayton, OH, near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ardent has served federal, state/local government, commercial, and higher education markets across the US since 2000. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, and client satisfaction drives our growth and yours.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a highly motivated AZURE Cloud Architect to join our team for a project with our esteemed client. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in EntraID, MFA, SAML , M365 , SharePoint ,DLP, MCSE , proven track record of delivering quality results.

Mandatory Skills and Experience:

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field and/or a combination of relevant certifications and extensive hands-on experience
• 5+ years of experience in AZURE IaaS and M365
• Clear, concise verbal and written communication and documentation skills
• Deep expertise in Microsoft 365 administration, including Exchange Online, OneDrive, Azure AD, and Microsoft Teams.
• Excellent analytical and root cause troubleshooting skills for multi discipline issues(identity, mail flow, endpoint, security).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Teams lifecycle management, collaboration features, and integrations.
• Hands-on experience with PowerShell scripting for M365 and SharePoint automation.
• Familiarity Cloud Security Posture Management and Microsoft Purview compliance and security tools (DLP, sensitivity labels, auditing, etc.).
• Support for various Linux Distros and Microsoft Windows Server 2016 through 2025

Preferred Certifications:

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• MCSE

Nice to Have:

• Experience with hybrid Active Directory environments
• Experience with hybrid Exchange environments
• Agile project management or ITIL certification
• VMWare VCF Experience
• VEEAM VRO Experience

Submit your resume to or apply directly through Dice. For immediate consideration, please include AZURE Cloud Architect to in the subject line.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ardent Technologies, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer that relies on the strength of a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.