Azure Cloud Architect 4 - Richmond, VA (Hybrid)

Yakshna Solutions, Inc.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking an Azure Cloud Architect to work in Richmond, VA. The role is full-time and hybrid, requiring strong Azure architecture skills and Microsoft certification in Azure Solutions Architect. Candidates must possess significant experience with cloud solutions and security principles. Salary ranges from $120,000 to $125,000 annually plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience architecting solutions in Azure that meet RPO and RTO objectives.
• Ability to craft professional documentation including architecture papers.
• Experience managing cloud security posture activities and vulnerability remediation.

Responsibilities

• Advise on architecture and security concerns in Azure.
• Make recommendations on cloud migrations and refactoring.
• Conduct testing within Azure to demonstrate architecture viability.
• Configure Azure services to support agency objectives.

Skills

Cloud fundamentals

Single and multi-cloud strategies

Azure network and storage architecture

Azure Functions

Azure Web App/App Service

Security principles

DevOps including Azure DevOps

SQL Server

Oracle

Cosmos DB

Professional documentation writing

5+ years as on-premises architect

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Certification in Azure Solutions Architect

Job description

Azure Cloud Architect 4

VITA is seeking an Azure Cloud Architect to serve their Richmond office. This position will require onsite work arrangements for 2-3 days and the rest can be remote. The ideal candidate will possess a Senior level of technical experience and knowledge as an Azure Cloud Architect.

Job Responsibilities

• 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-premises to cloud native migrations, and 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.
• Architect will need to sign Non-Disclosure Agreement.

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 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.
• Effective documentation writing. Candidate should be able to write professional documentation including position papers, architecture documentation
• Experience in managing cloud-based security posture activities including vulnerability remediation, perimeter defense architecture
• 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 5+ years
• Strong communication skills. Candidate should be able to effectively communicate with technical and business staff.
• Microsoft Certification in Azure Solutions Architect required

Salary: $120-125k/A with benefits

Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid)

Status: Full-time, Contract

USC or Green Card Holder Only

No C2C

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.