About Beacon Systems, Inc
Beacon Systems, Inc, delivers Program Management, Science, Engineering, and Technology Solutions to Federal, Commercial State, and Local Agencies. We are a subsidiary of Radiant Digital Services. We have a vast portfolio of clients across the country. Our Technology support to many DoD Agencies, NASA, Voice of America, FDA, and State Agencies such as State of FL, RI, MS, ND, VA, and WV extends our delivery of solutions worldwide.
Position: Enterprise Architect
Location :Richmond, VA,(Remote)
Duration: 06 months
Short Description:
The Virginia Department of Elections is seeking an Azure Enterprise Architect with a minimum of 5 years experience.
Complete Description:
The candidate will be working with an existing software development team to develop a new platform. The Enterprise Architect will work across Application Development, Service Delivery and Infrastructure to identify, research, discuss, design, and implement key enterprise architecture standards. Other responsibilities include: Research, design, document, build, and pilot prioritized topics for standards and work with the application development management to prioritize efforts. Work closely with Development, Infrastructure, and Service Delivery teams and lead key enterprise architectural design projects as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
5 8 years experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade solutions on Microsoft Azure
5 Strong grasp of cloud-native architecture, hybrid cloud strategies, and infrastructure-as-code.
5 Deep knowledge of Azure Compute, Networking, Storage, Database, and Identity services.
5 Experience with Azure Resource Manager, Azure Policy, Azure Monitor, and Azure Security Center.
5 Strong hands-on experience with Azure SQL Managed Instance and other Azure database services.
5 Familiarity with Azure Kubernetes Service and containerization (Docker, Helm, etc.)
5 Proven ability to lead cloud strategy and roadmap discussions with enterprise stakeholders.
5 Understanding of cloud governance, cost management, and security best practices.
5 Experience with CI/CD pipelines, preferably using Azure DevOps or GitHub actions.
5 Competent with PowerShell, Bicep, and Terraform for Azure automation and provisioning.
5 Strong grasp of Zero Trust Architecture, RBAC, Azure AD, and regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO, SOC 2, NIST).
5 Ability to design and review secure architectures at scale.
5 Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
5 Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including developers, security, and business leaders.
5 Recognized relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert and/or Cybersecurity Architect Expert highly desired.
Compensation for roles at Beacon Systems Inc depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, BeaconGov provides reasonable range of compensation for this role.
Beacon Systems is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our commitment to being an equal-opportunity employer extends across all aspects of employment, from recruitment and hiring to promotions and benefits. We firmly believe in treating all employees and applicants fairly, based on their qualifications, skills, and performance.
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