Overview
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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.
Title: Azure Cloud Architect
Location : Richmond, VA - Hybrid
Duration: 6 months (Expected 1-year engagement)
Senior-level Azure Cloud Architect responsible for:
- Advising on Azure architecture & security concerns (migrations, refactoring, design).
- Making recommendations for lift-and-shift and cloud-native migrations.
- Conducting proof-of-concept testing in Azure for architectural validation.
- Understanding COV, MSI, and connected third-party offerings.
- Performing Azure configurations in support of agency goals.
- Producing architecture documentation and technical position papers.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Skill Area | Description | Exp. |
Cloud Fundamentals | Deep understanding of core cloud concepts | 5+ yrs |
Cloud Strategy | Experience with single & multi-cloud architectures | 5+ yrs |
Azure Solution Design | End-to-end solution architecture aligning with business needs | 5+ yrs |
Azure Networking & Storage | Strong architectural expertise | 5+ yrs |
Azure Services | (Key Vault, Entra ID, etc.) | 5+ yrs |
App & Compute | Azure Functions, Web App/App Service, Containers, microservices, serverless | 5+ yrs |
Cloud Security | Zero-trust, segmentation, JIT access, conditional access | 5+ yrs |
Availability & Resilience | Designing for RPO/RTO objectives | 5+ yrs |
Documentation | Professional documentation & architecture papers | 5+ yrs |
Cloud Security Posture Management | Vulnerability management, encryption, perimeter defense | 5+ yrs |
DevOps | Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise Cloud | 5+ yrs |
Data Storage | SQL Server, Oracle, Cosmos DB | 5+ yrs |
On-Prem Architecture | Experience architecting on-prem solutions | 5+ yrs |
Communication | Ability to liaise with both business & technical teams | 5+ yrs |
Certification | Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert | 2+ yrs |
Compensation
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.
EEO Statement
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.