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Sr Azure Cloud Architect

Austin, TX, US • Posted 8 hours ago • Updated 8 hours ago

Full Time

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Cayuse Holdings, LLC

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Skills

Data Migration
Communication
Reporting
Solution Architecture
Data Center Migration
FOCUS
Design Review
Decision-making
Software Security
Sales
Risk Management
Capacity Management
Disaster Recovery
Business Continuity Planning
IT Management
Mentorship
Business Strategy
Application Development
.NET
ASP.NET MVC
Web API
Microservices
API
RESTful
Database
Microsoft SQL Server
Cosmos-Db
NoSQL
API Management
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
AWS Migration Hub
Infrastructure Architecture
SAN
Virtualization
Hyper-V
Computer Networking
Virtual Private Cloud
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
DNS
Virtual Private Network
Orchestration
Docker
Terraform
ARM
Configuration Management
Ansible
Windows PowerShell
Python
Splunk
DevOps
GitHub
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
OAuth
Encryption
Regulatory Compliance
Servers
Mapping
Database Migration
Storage
Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaboration
Facilitation
Migration
Management
Global Delivery
Documentation
Presentations
Computer Science
Information Technology
Microsoft Azure
Amazon Web Services
TOGAF
VMware
Kubernetes
BFSI
Banking
Financial Services
Insurance
Health Care
Electronic Data Interchange
Business-to-business
MuleSoft
Reliability Engineering
Cloud Computing
Optimization
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning (ML)
Law

Summary

Overview

Job Title: Azure Cloud Architect
Location: Austin, TX - Hybrid
Type: Independent Contract (Contractor / Non-Employee)
Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 12-18 months

Pay Rate: $100/hr-$110/hr 1099 or corp to corp

We are undertaking a major initiative to migrate on-premises technologies to the cloud. We are seeking an experienced consultant with the following qualifications:

Architect-level expertise in Microsoft Azure
Extensive experience with data migration and cloud adoption projects
Demonstrated capability in designing and delivering enterprise-grade applications and cloud-native architectures
Proven leadership in developing scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions
Superior communication skills

This position will commence as a consulting engagement, with the primary objective of delivering a comprehensive cloud readiness assessment. Responsibilities include evaluating existing on-premises infrastructure, designing effective migration strategies, and providing a detailed report featuring actionable recommendations. Candidates should possess 15-22 years of relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Infrastructure Design:

Oversee and define comprehensive solution architecture across enterprise applications.
Define end-to-end infrastructure architecture for on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.
Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and robust technical designs.
Design scalable, resilient, and secure infrastructure solutions aligned with organizational objectives.

Modernization & Migration Initiatives:

Drive modernization initiatives, including transitions from monolithic to microservices architectures and migrations from on-premises to cloud environments.
Lead migration programs including data center migration, cloud adoption, and workload modernization initiatives.
Assess existing infrastructure landscapes and develop comprehensive migration strategies (e.g., rehost, replatform, refactor).
Drive cloud transformation projects (across Azure/AWS/Google Cloud Platform), with focus on cost optimization and enhanced performance.

Governance & Standards:

Lead architecture governance processes, conduct design reviews, and facilitate informed technical decision-making.
Establish infrastructure standards, industry best practices for coding standards, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps methodologies, and cloud adoption strategies.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

Collaborate with stakeholders including application, security, business, product, delivery, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless execution of projects.
Provide support for pre-sales engagements, solution proposals, and advisory efforts.

Risk Management & Compliance:

Ensure compliance with established security protocols, performance benchmarks, and regulatory requirements.
Identify risks, dependencies, and formulate effective mitigation strategies throughout the migration lifecycle.
Conduct capacity planning, disaster recovery, and business continuity design.

Technical Leadership & Recommendations:

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development and engineering teams.
Evaluate and recommend appropriate tools, frameworks, and platforms in alignment with enterprise strategy.

Qualifications

Technical Skills:

Application Development & Architecture:

Demonstrated expertise in the .NET ecosystem, including .NET Core/.NET 6+ and ASP.NET MVC/Web API.
In-depth understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
Experience with API-first design, RESTful services, and event-driven architectures.
Strong background in databases, including SQL Server, Cosmos DB, and NoSQL.

Cloud Platforms & Infrastructure:

Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, primarily Azure (App Services, AKS, Functions, Service Bus, API Management) with knowledge of AWS and Google Cloud Platform.
Proficient in migration tools and frameworks such as Azure Migrate, AWS Migration Hub, CloudEndure, and Carbonite.
Deep expertise in infrastructure architecture covering compute, storage, networking, and virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V).
Thorough understanding of networking concepts (VPC/VNet, load balancers, DNS, VPN, ExpressRoute/Direct Connect).

Containerization & Orchestration:

Proficiency in containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift.

Automation & Infrastructure as Code:

Advanced proficiency in infrastructure as code tools like Terraform, ARM templates, and Bicep.
Experience with automation and configuration management tools, including Ansible, PowerShell, and Python.

Monitoring & Observability:

Experience with observability and monitoring tools, including Application Insights, Splunk, Prometheus, and ELK.

DevOps & CI/CD Practices:

Proven skills in DevOps practices, including Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines.

Security & Compliance:

Understanding and implementation of security standards and concepts, such as OAuth2, OpenID Connect, IAM, encryption, Zero Trust architecture, and compliance frameworks.

Migration & Transformation Expertise

Leadership experience managing large-scale migrations (100+ servers/workloads).
Expertise in diverse migration strategies: rehost (lift & shift), replatform, refactor, retire, retain.
Proficient in application dependency mapping and discovery tools.
Ability to design phased migration plans and wave execution strategies.
Experience with data and database migration, as well as storage transitions.
Competence in downtime minimization techniques and cutover planning.
Experience implementing hybrid cloud and multi-cloud architectures.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Proven ability to serve as architect or lead in major transformation initiatives.
Strong stakeholder engagement, including collaboration with business units, CIO organizations, and external partners.
Capable of facilitating technical workshops, architecture review sessions, and migration planning meetings.
Adept at managing cross-functional teams and leveraging global delivery models.
Excellent documentation and presentation skills suitable for executive audiences.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related disciplines.

Professional Certifications (Preferred):

Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
AWS Solutions Architect certification.
TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification.
VMware and Kubernetes certifications.

Nice to Have

Industry Experience:

Experience in regulated sectors such as BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) or Healthcare.

Integration & Specialized Practices:

Familiarity with EDI/B2B platforms (e.g., Seeburger, Mulesoft) or integration-centric environments.
Exposure to Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles and practices.

Cloud & Advanced Technologies:

Knowledge of FinOps and cloud cost optimization or governance strategies.
Experience with AI/ML integration within enterprise solutions.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay Range

USD $100.00 - USD $110.00 /Hr.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 91099930
Position Id: 2026-3700
Posted 8 hours ago

Company Info

About Cayuse Holdings, LLC

Founded initially in 2006, Cayuse Holdings is today comprised of a family companies headquartered near Pendleton, Oregon, with offices in the Washington D.C. metro area, and Honolulu, HI. Tribally owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), Cayuse Holdings is a 100% Indian Owned Economic Enterprise and a foremost provider of responsible sourcing/certified diversity solutions for commercial, government, and tribal clients.

Our Mission

To become the #1 American Indian-owned commercial, government, and tribal contractor, providing trusted value for our clients, reliable and rewarding careers for our employees and contributing to the growth of the CTUIR.

Our Vision

Grow the Company, Grow the People!

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