Azure Cloud Architect 4, Richmond, VA, US

Intellibee; Richmond; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud solutions provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Azure Architect to advise on cloud architecture and security concerns. The ideal candidate will have significant expertise in cloud solutions and will engage in migrations from on-premise to cloud-native environments. The position offers comprehensive health coverage and opportunities for long-term stability.

Benefits

Long-Term Stability

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Future Planning

GC Assistance

Responsibilities

• Advise on architecture and security concerns associated with Azure.
• Make recommendations on migrations to cloud native.
• Conduct testing within Azure for minimal viable product.

Skills

Strong knowledge of cloud fundamentals

Knowledge of single and multi-cloud strategies and implications

Knowledge and experience in designing cloud solutions

Strong knowledge and experience with Azure network and storage architectures

Strong knowledge and experience with Azure Services

Strong knowledge and experience with Azure Functions and micro-services architecture

Demonstrated knowledge of cloud security principles

Knowledge of availability options

Effective documentation writing

Experience in managing cloud-based security posture activities

Knowledge and experience in DevOps

Knowledge and experience in data storage products

Experience as a on-premise architect

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Certification in Azure Solutions Architect

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE/DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Azure Architect will be advising agency on architecture and security concerns associated with Azure including in-place migrations/refactoring.
• Architect will need to make recommendations on lift and shift and on-premise to cloud native migrations.
• Architect will need to make recommendations with refactoring within Azure environment.
• Architect will need to conduct testing within Azure to show minimal viable product of an architecture.
• Architect will need to understand available offerings from COV, MSI and other connected parties.
• Architect will make configurations to Azure in support of agency-level objectives. Configurations will be primarily to Azure-based services.
• Architect will need to sign Non-Disclosure Agreement.

Skill Matrix:

• Strong knowledge of cloud fundamentals Required 5 Years
• Knowledge of single and multi-cloud strategies and implications Required 5 Years
• Knowledge and experience in designing cloud solutions encapsulating all aspects of design that meet business requirements. Required 5 Years
• Strong knowledge and experience with Azure network and storage architectures Required 5 Years
• Strong knowledge and experience with Azure Services (examples Azure Key Vault, Entra ID, etc.) Required 5 Years
• Strong knowledge and experience with Azure Functions, Azure Web App/App Service, Containers, micro‑services architecture and server‑less architecture. Required 5 Years
• Demonstrated knowledge of cloud security principles including zero‑trust, network segmentation, just‑in‑time access, conditional access etc. Required 5 Years
• Knowledge of availability options. Demonstrated experience architecting solutions that meet RPO and RTO objectives in Azure. Required 5 Years
• Effective documentation writing. Candidate should be able to write professional documentation including position papers, architecture documentation a Required 5 Years
• Experience in managing cloud‑based security posture activities including vulnerability remediation, perimeter defense architecture, encryption in tran Required 5 Years
• Knowledge and experience in DevOps including Azure DevOps and GitHub Enterprise Cloud. Required 5 Years
• Knowledge and experience in data storage products like SQL Server, Oracle. Knowledge of non‑relational data storage products like Cosmos DB. Required 5 Years
• Experience as a on‑premise architect 5+ years Required 5 Years
• Strong communication skills. Candidate should be able to effectively communicate with technical and business staff. Required 5 Years
• Microsoft Certification in Azure Solutions Architect (Pls upload cert under reference tab) Required 2 Years

Benefits at IntelliBee

• Long-Term Stability: Join us on a multi-year opportunities with room to grow.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access quality healthcare benefits to keep you and your family well.
• Future Planning: Enroll in our 401(k) program and invest in your financial security.
• GC Assistance: We support immediate Green Card processing, if required.