Sr. Azure Cloud Architect

Job Description -

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Sr. Azure Cloud Architect
Client VITA
Both Web Cam and In-Person Interview

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid

Internal Notes (Helpful for Recruiting):

• ON SITE REQUIRED: 3 days/week (parking available on site at no cost for contractors)
• Duration: 1 year expected

CAI Qualifying Questions:

1. Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment?
2. Please list candidate's email address.
3. In what city and state does your candidate currently reside? If you indicate Richmond, VA, then please upload a copy of their driver's license under the Reference Tab in Vector (copies of utility bills are not acceptable).
4. Microsoft Certification in Azure Solutions Architect is REQUIRED. Please upload a copy under the Reference tab in Vector. If no cert is uploaded, the candidate will be bypassed without notification.
5. If selected, this role requires your candidate to be ON SITE 3 days/week (NO EXCEPTIONS). Does your candidate agree? Parking is available at no cost.
6. Manager will do initial Virtual interview but reserves the right for a follow-up IN PERSON interview. Does your candidate agree?
7. Highlight (or bold) the required skills on their resume that match the skills matrix. This helps identify if the candidate truly matches agency requirements.

Skills Matrix (for CAI VA Resume Templates):

• 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 (e.g., 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 serverless 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, including position papers, architecture documentation, etc. Required 5 Years
• Experience in managing cloud-based security posture activities including vulnerability remediation, perimeter defense architecture, encryption in transit 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, and non-relational data storage products like Cosmos DB Required 5 Years
• Experience as an on-premise architect Required 5 Years
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with technical and business staff Required 5 Years
• Microsoft Certification in Azure Solutions Architect Required 2 Years

Job Description:

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Advise agency on architecture and security concerns associated with Azure including in-place migrations/refactoring.
• Make recommendations on lift and shift and on-premise to cloud-native migrations.
• Recommend refactoring within Azure environment.
• Conduct testing within Azure to show minimal viable product of an architecture.
• Understand available offerings from COV, MSI, and other connected parties.
• Configure Azure in support of agency-level objectives (primarily Azure-based services).
• Sign Non-Disclosure Agreement.