Overview
Hybrid
$82 - $92
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 14 Month(s)
50% Travel
Skills
Azure
Architect
enterprise
infrastructure
Job Details
Note
Work Site - Richmond, VA Local Candidates within 50 miles
Rate on W2 - $82.46/hr and on 1099 - $92.46/hr
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount of Experience
5 8 years experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade solutions on Microsoft Azure
Required 5 Years
Strong grasp of cloud-native architecture, hybrid cloud strategies, and infrastructure-as-code.
Required 5 Years
Deep knowledge of Azure Compute, Networking, Storage, Database, and Identity services.
Required 5 Years
Experience with Azure Resource Manager, Azure Policy, Azure Monitor, and Azure Security Center.
Required 5 Years
Strong hands-on experience with Azure SQL Managed Instance and other Azure database services.
Required 5 Years
Familiarity with Azure Kubernetes Service and containerization (Docker, Helm, etc.)
Required 5 Years
Proven ability to lead cloud strategy and roadmap discussions with enterprise stakeholders.
Required 5 Years
Understanding of cloud governance, cost management, and security best practices.
Required 5 Years
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, preferably using Azure DevOps or GitHub actions.
Required 5 Years
Competent with PowerShell, Bicep, and Terraform for Azure automation and provisioning.
Required 5 Years
Strong grasp of Zero Trust Architecture, RBAC, Azure AD, and regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO, SOC 2, NIST).
Required 5 Years
Ability to design and review secure architectures at scale.
Required 5 Years
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Required 5 Years
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including developers, security, and business leaders.
Required 5 Years
Recognized relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert and/or Cybersecurity Architect Expert
Nice to have
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