Azure Solution Architect

M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations who desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include digital transformation, software development, cloud migration, applications & infrastructure, cybersecurity, data delivery & analytics, and IT talent solutions.

M9 Solutions is seeking an Azure Solution Architect to work on-site for a client located in Washington, DC. An active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Scope out and lead semi-complex projects based on mission requirements and achievable benefits.
• Create project plans and Statement-of-Work.
• Evaluate, design, and implement enterprise IT-based cloud solutions, often working on-site to help customers deploy their solutions (MS Azure Services specific).
• Lead teams for deployment activities and to meet deliverables (MS Services specific).
• Lead technology decisions and facilitate and articulate alternatives and direction to client Senior IT and Business Management leadership.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree with 8 - 15 years of technical experience leading solution architecture projects.
• Knowledge and ability to deploy and sustain core infrastructure Cloud Adoption Framework.
• Identity Security Skills:
  • MFA
  • Hybrid Identity
  • Azure Groups
  • Entra ID
  • Smart Card incorporation

• O365 Skills:
  • Identity planning, design, implementation
  • Azure deployments (identity and Sync, possibly some networking)
  • Azure security - Sentinel and Defender as available
  • Review Policy from governance and policy for Azure 0365 Skills
  • 0365 Implementation/configuration
  • Define Governance and Policy changes
  • 0365 Automation (PowerShell) Could reuse ISD solutions
  • Data migrations (Ex~)
  • Workload/application migrations
• Security Skills:
  • Sentinel
  • Azure Monitoring
  • Detection and Investigation of Threats (analysis)
  • KQL Knowledge to create reports

Full-Time Employee Compensation

• M9 Solutions' pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
• M9 Benefits -

Salary Range

$60,000 - $180,000 USD

M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal contractor and we comply with all applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We also adhere to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, ensuring equal opportunity for veterans and individuals with disabilities. Please click here to complete M9's Voluntary Self-Identification Form and then email it to . If you need accommodation during the application process or encounter difficulties using our website, please contact our Human Resources Department at or .

With 14+ years of proven delivery and steady growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diversity in driving the vision of the company.

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