Azure Cloud Architect

Jobs via Dice; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 119,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to lead and establish the Cloud Architecture practice for the State of Missouri. The role involves mentoring the current cloud team, developing infrastructure aligned with security and performance goals, and providing strategic guidance on cloud adoption and technologies.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with Azure Cloud in state government.
• 5+ years with standard cloud platforms (Aurora, Elastic Beanstalk).
• Ability to mentor and debate technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor team in establishing Cloud Architecture for Missouri.
• Design and implement infrastructure with security and performance goals.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and reports.

Skills

Azure Cloud

Cloud Framework

Cloud pattern architecture

DevOps

Operations management

Tools

Ansible

Kubernetes

Aurora

Elastic Beanstalk

Cloud Database technologies

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Purpose:

The State is investing significantly in cloud in the next few years that will require the highest skilled cloud architect to lead and mentor the cloud team. The cloud team has some Azure cloud experience but is looking for a senior level Azure Cloud Architect. The State is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to establish the Cloud Architecture practice for the State of Missouri and lead the existing state team in developing the cloud platform

Project Goals:

The scope of this SOW will include leading the existing state Cloud Architects to establish frameworks, patterns, and automation related to Cloud Architecture. Scope will also include assessing new technologies and providing recommendation for planning and implementation of those technologies. This position will work at the direction of the Cloud Manager to establish an Azure Cloud Framework and a plan for a Statewide Cloud Architecture. This position will collaborate with various State personnel from ITSD and a number of different State agencies, as required and directed by the State.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience with Azure Cloud, Cloud Framework and Cloud pattern architecture in a state government or equivalent organization.
• 5+ years of experience with Azure Cloud, Cloud Framework and Cloud pattern architecture.
• 5+ years of experience with standard cloud platforms such as Aurora, Elastic Beanstalk, PaaS, IaaS, Cloud Database technologies, Ansible, Kubernete
• Candidate must possess skills to architect in a dev-ops environment as well as operations sides
• Candidate must have the ability to debate technologies and clearly state design flaws or preferred technologies
• Candidate must be able to mentor existing cloud team
• Preferred qualifications include experience and working knowledge of State of Missouri IT systems which encompasses security, cloud services, infrastructure management on multi-platform environments and management of large scale development and maintenance and operations projects.
  
  

Performance Requirements

• Design and implement infrastructure aligned with organizational security, performance, and cost optimization goals.
• Build and configure resources using best practices and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies where appropriate.
• Support agencies in cloud adoption and migration by providing both architectural planning and hands-on setup of environments.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including design diagrams, runbooks, and configuration standards.
• Collaborate with security, networking, database, and application teams to ensure cross-functional alignment and integration.
• Provide guidance on native tools, resource policies, role-based access control (RBAC), tagging strategies, and logging/monitoring configurations.
• Troubleshoot and resound technical issues related to environments, escalating complex challenges as needed.
• Ensure all work aligns with enterprise governance and compliance standards, including NIST eNA0-53 and applicable data privacy regulations.
• Provide a weekly status report to the project lead that should include:
• Summary of work completed: Overview of both architectural guidance and engineering tasks performed (e.g., environment builds, policy implementations, IaC deployment).
• Project Updates: Status of any initiatives supported, including milestones met, blockers, or shifts in scope.
• Deliverables Produced: documentation, diagrams, configurations, or scripts developed that week.
• Risks/Issues: Noted technical risks, gaps in standards or configurations, or support needs.
• Next Week's Priorities: Planned work items or areas of focus for the following week.
  
  

Skills:

Skill

Required/Desired/Preferred

Years of Experience Required

Years Of Experience Candidate Has

Azure Cloud, Cloud Framework, and Cloud pattern architecture in a state government or equivalent organization

Required

6

Azure Cloud, Cloud Framework, and Cloud pattern architecture

Required

5

Standard cloud platforms (Aurora, Elastic Beanstalk, PaaS, IaaS, Cloud DB technologies, Ansible, Kubernetes)

Required

5

Ability to architect in a dev-ops and operations environment

Required

Ability to debate technologies and clearly articulate design flaws or preferences

Required

Ability to mentor cloud team

Required

Experience with State of Missouri IT systems, including security, cloud services, infrastructure, and large-scale projects

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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