Infrastructure Architect

Overview

On Site
Full Time
Part Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent

Skills

SAINT
Scalability
PaaS
Storage
Collaboration
ARM
Terraform
Documentation
IaaS
Network
Cloud Computing
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Operating Systems
Active Directory
DNS
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
DHCP
Group Policy
Computer Networking
Firewall
VLAN
Routing
Virtual Private Network
SQL Azure
SSO
Multi-factor Authentication
Backup
Disaster Recovery
Analytics
Splunk
Scripting
Windows PowerShell
Bash
Python
Microsoft Azure
Public Sector
Regulatory Compliance
HIPAA
SANS
Docker
DevOps
Technical Direction

Job Details


Title Infrastructure Architect
Location Saint Paul, MN (Hybrid Locals Only)
Duration Long Term
Job Type C2C,W2
Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead architectural planning, design, and deployment of infrastructure solutions across on-prem and Azure environments.
  • Assess and modernize current infrastructure, ensuring alignment with security, scalability, and performance goals.
  • Design and implement Azure IaaS and PaaS solutions, including App Services, Azure SQL, Storage Accounts, Virtual Networks, and ExpressRoute/VPN.
  • Collaborate with network, server, and security teams to ensure seamless integration between on-prem systems and Azure.
  • Develop infrastructure-as-code (IaC) templates using tools like ARM, Bicep, or Terraform.
  • Define and maintain standards, documentation, and diagrams for network, server, and cloud infrastructure.
  • Troubleshoot complex server and network issues across hybrid environments.
  • Assist in evaluating and integrating emerging cloud technologies and services.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering and architecture.
  • Strong background in Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
  • Hands-on experience with networking concepts such as firewalls, load balancers, VLANs, subnets, and routing.

Expertise in Microsoft Azure, including:

  • Azure Virtual Networks, NSGs, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute
  • Azure App Services, Azure SQL, Azure Functions
  • Azure AD and Conditional Access policies
  • Solid understanding of hybrid identity (Azure AD Connect, SSO, MFA).
  • Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions for hybrid environments.
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Splunk.
  • Experience with scripting/automation (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, or Python).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate)
  • Experience in public sector or transportation domains
  • Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, CJIS, HIPAA)
  • Familiarity with containerization (AKS, Docker) and DevOps practices a plus
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