Overview
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Job Details
Engagement Type
Contract
Short Description
The\nVirginia Department of Elections is seeking an Azure Enterprise Architect with\na minimum of 5 years' experience.
MAX VENDOR RATE 119.96
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.
Required/Desired Skills
| Skill | Required/Desired | Amount | of Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 8 years' experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade solutions on Microsoft Azure | Required | 5 | Years |
| Strong grasp of cloud-native architecture, hybrid cloud strategies, and infrastructure-as-code. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Deep knowledge of Azure Compute, Networking, Storage, Database, and Identity services. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Experience with Azure Resource Manager, Azure Policy, Azure Monitor, and Azure Security Center. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Strong hands-on experience with Azure SQL Managed Instance and other Azure database services. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Familiarity with Azure Kubernetes Service and containerization (Docker, Helm, etc.) | Required | 5 | Years |
| Proven ability to lead cloud strategy and roadmap discussions with enterprise stakeholders. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Understanding of cloud governance, cost management, and security best practices. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Experience with CI/CD pipelines, preferably using Azure DevOps or GitHub actions. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Competent with PowerShell, Bicep, and Terraform for Azure automation and provisioning. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Strong grasp of Zero Trust Architecture, RBAC, Azure AD, and regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO, SOC 2, NIST). | Required | 5 | Years |
| Ability to design and review secure architectures at scale. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including developers, security, and business leaders. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Recognized relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert and/or Cybersecurity Architect Expert highly desired. | Highly desired | 5 | Years |
Questions
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Question 1 | Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment? |
| Question 2 | Please list candidate's email address. |
| Question 3 | What City and State is your candidate currently located? |