Azure Architecture Lead for Secure Cloud Migrations

General Dynamics Information Technology; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks an Azure Architecture SME – Lead to design, govern, and implement secure, scalable Azure cloud solutions for government customers. You will provide technical leadership across networking, identity, and infrastructure automation, and guide complex migrations using Azure Site Recovery.

You will develop architect diagrams, deliver technical presentations, oversee Entra architecture for enterprise environments, and mentor staff while ensuring DISA STIG

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a closely related technical field.
• 10+ years of related experience; 5+ years in database and data management preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Azure IL5/IL6 environments.
• CompTIA Security+ required for DoD 8570.01M IAT II; other certs a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Azure architecture design, producing diagrams and docs.
• Lead architectural discussions and solution deep dives with government customers.
• Oversee migrations using Azure Site Recovery, including failover testing and cutover operations.
• Manage replication traffic over ExpressRoute/VPN; design and isolate VNETs for test/validation.
• Serve as point of contact for Azure networking issues and guide technical direction.
• Ensure secure connectivity between cloud and on-prem while maintaining performance and resiliency.
• Lead implementation of Azure networking components (VNets, NSGs, firewall, VPN/ExpressRoute).
• Design and manage Entra architecture, including identity governance and cross-tenant integrations.

Skills

Azure IL5/IL6 environments

Microsoft Entra ID

Microsoft Entra Monitor

Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, routing

ExpressRoute/VPN

CI/CD concepts

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Ansible/PowerShell scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Visio

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks an Azure Architecture SME – Lead to design, govern, and implement secure, scalable Azure cloud solutions for government customers. You will provide technical leadership across networking, identity, and infrastructure automation, and guide complex migrations using Azure Site Recovery.

You will develop architect diagrams, deliver technical presentations, oversee Entra architecture for enterprise environments, and mentor staff while ensuring DISA STIG