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Comtech is seeking a Azure Architect to guide the agency on cloud architecture, security, and migration strategies, including lift-and-shift and cloud-native refactoring. They will design and test Azure solutions (including MVPs), recommend modernization approaches, configure Azure services to meet agency objectives, and work with COV/MSI offerings. The role requires signing an NDA.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Azure Architect will be advising agencies on architecture and security concerns associated with Azure including in-place migrations/refactoring.
- Architects will need to make recommendations on lift and shift and on-premise to cloud native migrations.
- Architects will need to make recommendations with refactoring within the Azure environment.
- Architects will need to conduct testing within Azure to show minimal viable product of an architecture.
- Architects will need to understand available offerings from COV, MSI and other connected parties.
- Architects will make configurations to Azure in support of agency-level objectives. Configurations will be primarily to Azure-based services.
- Architects will need to sign Non-Disclosure Agreements.
- Required Skills & Qualifications:
Required: | |
R1. | Strong knowledge of cloud fundamentals(5+ Years of Experience) |
R2. | Knowledge of single and multi-cloud strategies and implications(5+ Years of Experience) |
R3. | Knowledge and experience in designing cloud solutions encapsulating all aspects of design that meet business requirements.(5+ Years of Experience) |
R4 | Strong knowledge and experience with Azure network and storage architectures(5+ Years of Experience) |
R5 | Strong knowledge and experience with Azure Services (examples Azure Key Vault, Entra ID, etc.)(5+ Years of Experience) |
R6 | Strong knowledge and experience with Azure Functions, Azure Web App/App Service, Containers, micro-services architecture and server-less architecture.(5+ Years of Experience) |
R7 | Demonstrated knowledge of cloud security principles including zero-trust, network segmentation, just-in-time access, conditional access etc.(5+ Years of Experience) |
R8 | Knowledge of availability options. Demonstrated experience architecting solutions that meet RPO and RTO objectives in Azure.(5+ Years of Experience) |
R9 | Effective documentation writing. Candidate should be able to write professional documentation including position papers, architecture documentation(5+ Years of Experience) |
R10 | Experience in managing cloud-based security posture activities including vulnerability remediation, perimeter defense architecture, encryption in tran(5+ Years of Experience) |
R11 | Knowledge and experience in DevOps including Azure DevOps and GitHub Enterprise Cloud.(5+ Years of Experience) |
R12 | Knowledge and experience in data storage products like SQL Server, Oracle. Knowledge of non-relational data storage products like Cosmos DB.(5+ Years of Experience) |
R13 | Experience as an on-premise architect 5+ years(5+ Years of Experience) |
R14 | Strong communication skills. Candidates should be able to effectively communicate with technical and business staff.(5+ Years of Experience) |
R15 | Microsoft Certification in Azure Solutions Architect (Pls upload cert under reference tab)(2+ Years of Experience) |