Azure Cloud Architect 4

Valiant Technologies LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in Virginia seeks an Azure Architect to advise on architecture and security in Azure. Responsibilities include making architectural recommendations, conducting tests, and configuring Azure services. Candidates should have extensive cloud experience, including knowledge of DevOps and security principles. Strong communication skills and Azure Solutions Architect certification are required. This is a full-time position based in Richmond, Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Advise on architecture and security concerns associated with Azure.
• Make recommendations on migrations and refactoring.
• Conduct testing within Azure for architecture demonstration.
• Configure Azure services to meet agency objectives.

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

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 Required / Desired Amount of Experience

• 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

VALIANT 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. VALIANT 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 VALIANT 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