Azure Cloud Architect 4

Cloud Analytics Technologies, LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm located in Richmond, Virginia, is looking for an Azure Architect to provide expertise on architecture and security concerns in Azure environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud technologies, particularlyAzure, and will be responsible for making critical recommendations on migrations and configurations while ensuring compliance with agency objectives. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential for this role, along with a relevant Microsoft certification.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cloud fundamentals required.
• 5+ years experience knowledge of single and multi-cloud strategies.
• 5+ years in designing cloud solutions meeting business requirements.
• 5+ years strong experience with Azure network and storage architectures.
• 5+ years experience with Azure services like Key Vault and Entra ID.
• 5+ years experience with Azure Functions and micro-services architecture.
• 5+ years knowledge of cloud security principles including zero-trust.
• 5+ years experience architecting solutions to meet RPO and RTO objectives.
• 5+ years effective documentation writing experience required.
• 5+ years managing cloud-based security posture activities.
• 5+ years knowledge of DevOps including Azure DevOps and GitHub.
• 5+ years experience with SQL Server, Oracle, and non-relational databases like Cosmos DB.
• 5+ years experience as an on-premise architect required.
• 5+ years strong communication skills to interact with staff.
• 2+ years Microsoft Certification in Azure Solutions Architect.

Responsibilities

• Advise on architecture and security concerns with Azure.
• Make recommendations for cloud migrations.
• Conduct Azure testing to demonstrate architecture viability.
• Configure Azure based on agency objectives.

Skills

Cloud fundamentals

Single and multi-cloud strategies

Designing cloud solutions

Azure network and storage architectures

Azure Services (Key Vault, Entra ID)

Azure Functions, Web App/App Service

Cloud security principles

Availability options and RPO/RTO objectives

Effective documentation writing

Cloud-based security posture activities

DevOps (Azure DevOps, GitHub)

Data storage products (SQL Server, Oracle, Cosmos DB)

On-premise architect experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Certification in Azure Solutions Architect

Education

Microsoft Certification in Azure Solutions Architect

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

CLOUD ANALYTICS 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. CLOUD ANALYTICS 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 CLOUD ANALYTICS 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.

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