Azure Cloud Architect

Revolutional

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 170,000 - 190,000

Full time

4 days ago
Be an early applicant

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Benefits offered by this job

Traditional and employer-paid medical,
Dental and vision insurance
STD, LTD and life insurance
401(k) with company match
Flexible schedules and teleworking
Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Revolutional is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to support a federal government customer in Washington, DC. This on-site role focuses on design, migration, and operations for mission-critical workloads in Azure Government cloud environments.

The successful candidate will serve as the technical authority, ensuring FedRAMP/NIST RMF compliance and secure, scalable cloud architecture. Active TS with SCI eligibility and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; US citizenship required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Extensive hands-on Azure cloud design, deployment, and management, incl. Azure Government.
  • Experience with GCC High/Azure Government Secret/DoD-aligned environments and compliance boundaries.
  • Knowledge of FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, RMF, and DoD IL categorization.
  • Experience with Azure networking (VNets, ExpressRoute), compute, storage, and Entra ID.
  • Experience supporting or contributing to Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages in a federal environment.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as SME for Azure Government cloud architecture across program infrastructure.
  • Lead/migrate on-premises and legacy systems to Azure Government (GCC High / Azure Gov Secret).
  • Design and implement secure, scalable, highly available Azure infrastructure aligned with federal requirements.
  • Support ATO activities with ISSOs/ISSMs and Authorizing Official's team.
  • Architect identity and access management solutions using Microsoft Entra ID and federation.
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (ARM/Bicep/Terraform) for deployments.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure environments for performance, cost, and security.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship on Azure best practices and compliance.
  • Collaborate with government stakeholders to translate mission requirements into cloud solutions.
  • Produce architecture diagrams, runbooks, and SOPs.

Skills

Azure Government cloud
GCC High/Azure Gov Secret
FedRAMP/NIST RMF
IAM / Entra ID
IaC: ARM/Bicep/Terraform
Azure networking
ATO package support

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or equivalent

Tools

Azure Monitor
Log Analytics
Microsoft Sentinel
Defender for Cloud
ARM templates
Terraform

Job description

Revolutional delivers advanced technology solutions and mission support to federal agencies across civilian, health, and national security environments. We apply modern capabilities, including AI/ML, cloud, cybersecurity, and IT modernization to solve complex challenges, enable faster and more secure operations, and drive measurable mission outcomes.

We are redefining how federal technology gets built and delivered by operating with a product mindset, prioritizing speed, ownership, and execution over bureaucracy.

Azure Cloud Architect
Location: Onsite (Washington, D.C.)
Terms: Full-time
Salary: 170k - 190k DOE
Clearance: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility required
Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required
Travel: 0-10%
Position Description

Revolutional is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to support a federal government customer in Washington, DC. This is a full-time, on-site position supporting a customer environment with elevated security and access requirements. The successful candidate will serve as the technical authority on Microsoft Azure Government cloud architecture, leading design, migration, and operational support for mission-critical workloads.

What You'll Do
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for Azure Government cloud architecture, design, and implementation across the program's infrastructure.
  • Lead and/or support migration of on-premises and legacy systems to Azure Government (GCC High and/or Azure Government Secret, per program accreditation).
  • Design and implement secure, scalable, highly available Azure infrastructure aligned with federal cloud security requirements (FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-53, RMF).
  • Partner with ISSOs/ISSMs and the Authorizing Official's team to support Authorization to Operate (ATO) activities, including system security plans, control implementation, and continuous monitoring.
  • Architect identity and access management solutions using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management, and federation with on-premises identity systems.
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform) to standardize and automate Azure deployments.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure environments for performance, cost, and security posture using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Microsoft Sentinel, and Defender for Cloud.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to program engineers on Azure best practices and federal cloud compliance requirements.
  • Collaborate with government stakeholders, program management, and cross-functional technical teams to translate mission requirements into cloud architecture solutions.
  • Produce and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, runbooks, and standard operating procedures.
What You Bring (Requirements)
  • Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Extensive hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing Azure cloud environments, including Azure Government.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Azure Government cloud regions (GCC High and/or Azure Government Secret/DoD-aligned environments) and their applicable compliance boundaries.
  • Working knowledge of federal cloud security and compliance frameworks: FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, RMF, and DoD Impact Level (IL) categorization.
  • Experience with Azure networking (VNets, ExpressRoute, Firewall, Private Link), compute, storage, and Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Experience supporting or contributing to Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages in a federal environment.
Nice To Have (Differentiators)
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, or Azure Security Engineer Associate.
  • Prior experience supporting federal civilian agency or Intelligence Community customers.
  • Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD pipelines in a government cloud context.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, and Purview in a high-side or classified environment.
  • Current SCI indoctrination or prior SCI access is a plus but not required at time of application.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Here At Revolutional We Are Pleased To Have Been Repeatedly Recognized For Our Outstanding Work Culture, The Innovative Work We Do, And The Employees On Our Team Who Make a Difference Each Day. Some Of These Recognitions Include

  • Recognized as a Top 20 "Best Place to Work in Virginia"
  • Recipient of Department of Labor's HireVets Gold Medallion
  • Great Place to Work Certification for five years running
  • A Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fantastic 50 company
  • A Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 company
  • Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies for eleven years
  • Two-time SBA SBIR Tibbett's Award winner
  • Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certification

We recognize that every bit of our success is the result of our teams of hard-working, motivated, and innovative professionals who are proud to call themselves part of the Revolutional family! In addition to competitive compensation, a family-focused culture, and a dynamic, productive work environment, we offer all full-time employees a variety of benefits including, but not limited to

  • Traditional and HSA- eligible medical insurance plans
  • 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance options
  • 100% employer-sponsored STD, LTD, and life insurance
  • 5% 401(k) company matching
  • Flexible-schedules and teleworking options
  • Paid holidays and PTO Accrual Plans
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities
  • Team and company-wide events, recognition, and appreciation-- and so much more!
Check out our Revolutional | LinkedIn to find out a little more about who we are and if we are the right next step for your career!

Revolutional is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or genetics.

Revolutional does and will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

To perform the above job successfully, an individual must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed; meet the education and work experience required; and must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.

Other duties in addition to those listed may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable an applicant with a disability to successfully apply for and/or perform the essential duties of the job.

If you are in need of an accommodation, please contact HR@revolutional.com.

Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop your file here.
Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Azure Cloud Network Engineer
Azure Cloud Network Engineer

Revolutional • Washington

On-site
USD 145,000 - 175,000
Medical insurance
Dental and vision coverage
Teleworking options
Vice President of Information Technology
Vice President of Information Technology

Revolutional • Washington

On-site
USD 200,000 - 225,000
Medical insurance
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
+1
Full Stack .NET Developer
Full Stack .NET Developer

Revolutional, LLC • Washington

On-site
USD 120,000 - 150,000
Flexible schedules
Teleworking options
Paid holidays
+1
Technical Support Analyst (Tier II)
Technical Support Analyst (Tier II)

Revolutional • Washington

On-site
USD 75,000 - 95,000
Medical insurance
Dental and vision insurance
STD/LTD and life insurance
+3
Azure Cloud Network Engineer
Azure Cloud Network Engineer

Revolutional • Washington, Tacoma (WA)

Hybrid
USD 130,000 - 180,000
Medical insurance
Dental & Vision
Life insurance
+3
Senior SQL Database Engineer
Senior SQL Database Engineer

Revolutional • Washington

On-site
USD 145,000 - 165,000
Flexible schedules
Teleworking options
Paid holidays
+2
System Administrator
System Administrator

Revolutional • Washington

On-site
USD 100,000 - 130,000
Medical insurance
Dental and vision insurance
401(k) matching
+2
Full Stack .NET Developer
Full Stack .NET Developer

Revolutional • Washington

On-site
USD 150,000 - 180,000
Medical insurance (traditional)
Dental and vision insurance
401(k) matching
+4
Director, Federal Health
Director, Federal Health

Revolutional • McLean (VA)

Hybrid
USD 150,000 - 200,000
Competitive compensation
Teleworking options
Paid holidays and PTO
+3
SME Systems Administrator
SME Systems Administrator

Revolutional • Lorton (VA)

Hybrid
USD 125,000 - 145,000
Medical insurance
Dental and vision insurance
401(k) company matching
+1