Azure Cloud Architect 4 - Azure Cloud Architect 4

Yakshna Solutions, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Training and professional development assistance

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider is seeking an Azure Cloud Architect to join their hybrid team in Virginia. The role involves advising on Azure architecture and security, making cloud migration recommendations, and conducting testing in Azure. The ideal candidate will have strong Azure expertise, excellent communication skills, and relevant Microsoft certification. Competitive benefits package included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an on-premises architect.
• Understanding of cloud security principles including zero-trust.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and business staff.

Responsibilities

• Advise agency on architecture and security concerns associated with Azure.
• Make recommendations on lift and shift and on-premises to cloud migrations.
• Conduct testing within Azure to show minimal viable products.

Skills

Strong knowledge of cloud fundamentals

Knowledge of single and multi-cloud strategies

Experience in designing cloud solutions

Strong knowledge of Azure network and storage architecture

Experience with Azure Services

Knowledge of cloud security principles

Knowledge of availability options

Experience in DevOps

Experience with data storage products

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Certification in Azure Solutions Architect

Education

Microsoft Certification in Azure Solutions Architect

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Enterprise Cloud

Cosmos DB

SQL Server

Oracle

Job description

Overview

We strive to attract and retain the brightest people and offer different job experiences with a full range of challenges and rewards. We help companies realize and implement IT solutions strategically. Yakshna Solutions supports our client’s mission and goals by sharing our know-how, skills and knowledge. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer.

Working with Yakshna gives you the opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additionally, you can build a network of peers, mentors and advance your career! We offer opportunities to work with leading industry experts, business consultants and IT specialists across large government and private sector companies. The people who work in Yakshna are as diverse as our services. We recognize the crucial importance of each individual to our success and offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and innovative training.

Opportunities here exist across many services and across many US states. Don’t forget to refer your friends to earn cash for qualified referrals! Based on your relevant profile and our current requirements, our recruitment team will contact you as soon as possible.

Open Jobs

Oct 10 2025

Job ID: 778459

Job Title: Azure Cloud Architect

Company: Yakshna Solutions, Inc (YSI) — a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serving its business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality, and cost-effective IT solutions and services.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, training, and professional development assistance.

VITA is seeking an Azure Cloud Architect to serve their Richmond office. This position will be hybrid with 3 days on site.

Job Responsibilities

• Advising agency on architecture and security concerns associated with Azure including in-place migrations/refactoring.
• Make recommendations on lift and shift and on-premises to cloud native migrations.
• Make recommendations with refactoring within Azure environment.
• Conduct testing within Azure to show minimal viable products of an architecture.
• Will need to understand available offerings from COV, MSI and other connected parties.
• Will make configurations to Azure in support of agency-level objectives. Configurations will be primarily Azure-based services.

Required skills and experience

• Strong knowledge of cloud fundamentals
• Knowledge of single and multi-cloud strategies and implications
• Knowledge and experience in designing cloud solutions encapsulating all aspects of design that meet business requirements.
• Strong knowledge and experience with Azure network and storage architecture
• Strong knowledge and experience with Azure Services (examples Azure Key Vault, Entra ID, etc.)
• Strong knowledge and experience with Azure Functions, Azure Web App/App Service, Containers, micro-services architecture and server-less architecture.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cloud security principles including zero-trust, network segmentation, just-in-time access, conditional access etc.
• Knowledge of availability options. Demonstrated experience architecting solutions that meet RPO and RTO objectives in Azure.
• Knowledge and experience in DevOps including Azure DevOps and GitHub Enterprise Cloud.
• Knowledge and experience in data storage products like SQL Server and Oracle. Knowledge of non-relational data storage products like Cosmos DB.
• Experience as an on-premises architect for 5+ years
• Strong communication skills. Candidate should be able to effectively communicate with technical and business staff.
• Microsoft Certification in Azure Solutions Architect required

YSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.