Azure Cloud Architect 4

Robotics Technologies LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company based in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking an Azure Architect who will advise on architecture and security related to Azure. This role requires extensive experience in cloud fundamentals, Azure services, and security principles. The ideal candidate will conduct testing within Azure and make critical configurations to support agency objectives. Strong documentation and communication skills are essential. Microsoft Certification in Azure Solutions Architect is required, making this position ideal for a professional with over five years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cloud fundamentals.
• 5+ years of experience in single and multi-cloud strategies.
• 5+ years of experience in designing cloud solutions that meet business requirements.
• 5+ years of experience with Azure network and storage architectures.
• 5+ years of experience with Azure Services.
• 5+ years of experience with Azure Functions and micro-services architecture.
• 5+ years of knowledge in cloud security principles including zero-trust.
• 5+ years of experience in architecting solutions that meet RPO and RTO objectives in Azure.
• 5+ years of experience in writing professional documentation.
• 5+ years of experience in managing cloud security posture.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps including Azure DevOps.
• 5+ years of experience with SQL Server and Oracle.
• 5+ years of experience as an on-premise architect.
• 5+ years of strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on architecture and security concerns associated with Azure.
• Make recommendations on lift and shift migrations.
• Conduct testing to show minimal viable product of an architecture.
• Understand offerings from connected parties.
• Make configurations to Azure to support agency-level objectives.
• Sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement.

Skills

Cloud fundamentals

Single and multi-cloud strategies

Designing cloud solutions

Azure network and storage architectures

Azure Services

Azure Functions

Cloud security principles

Availability options in Azure

Effective documentation writing

Cloud-based security posture activities

DevOps including Azure DevOps

Data storage products

Communication skills

Education

Microsoft Certification in Azure Solutions Architect

Job description

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.

Qualifications

• 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

ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGIES LLC is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGIES LLC will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGIES LLC require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract