Systems Architect (Azure / Infrastructure)

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Cloud Architecture
Cloud Computing
Infrastructure Architecture
Microsoft Azure
VMware
VMware ESXi
Virtualization
Migration
Hyper-V
Solaris
Linux

Job Details

Job Title: Systems Architect (Azure / Infrastructure)
Location: Tallahassee, FL (Hybrid Some Onsite Required)
Duration: 12 Months

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Systems Architect to support our client s Office of Agriculture Technology Services (OATS) Infrastructure Operations team. The successful candidate will assist with the optimization of Azure workloads, migration of traditional workloads to cloud-native solutions, and support both on-premises and cloud environments.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in virtualization, Storage Area Networks (SAN), cloud architecture (Azure), and modern application hosting (e.g., containers, serverless platforms).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess Azure architecture for design and security improvements
  • Plan and implement optimizations for Azure environments
  • Assist with cloud migration and tenant administration
  • Support and maintain Windows, Linux, and Solaris servers
  • Design, deploy, and support VMware ESXi clusters and SAN infrastructure
  • Develop SOPs and technical documentation
  • Convert server-hosted applications to serverless (e.g., Azure App Services, Docker, Kubernetes, Azure SQL)
  • Provide ongoing support for infrastructure operations
  • Participate in meetings, reporting, and knowledge transfer activities

Required Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of IT experience in infrastructure design and support
  • Strong experience with Windows/Linux Server, SAN, and virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, VBox)
  • Hands-on experience with Azure cloud administration
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Skills:

  • Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Alerts
  • Application modernization with Docker & Kubernetes
  • Azure App Services and Hosted Azure SQL
  • VMware ESXi cluster design and support
  • Data center to cloud migration projects
  • Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure ecosystem
  • Experience supporting both on-prem and hybrid infrastructure

Education & Certification:

  • Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field or equivalent experience
  • Microsoft Azure Administrator and Architect certifications highly preferred

Additional Information:

  • Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • Local to Florida or willing to relocate (hybrid/on-site work expected)
  • Schedule variance and time-off subject to approval by contract manager

Apply today to be a key part of an impactful modernization initiative supporting critical government infrastructure!

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