Azure Cloud Architect — Hybrid, Richmond VA

Vinsys Information Technology Inc; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 123,984 - 130,872; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting company is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to provide guidance on Azure architecture and security. Responsibilities include advising on migrations, providing refactoring recommendations, and utilizing various Azure services to support agency objectives. The ideal candidate should possess extensive knowledge in cloud fundamentals, multi-cloud strategies, and have strong communication skills to interface with technical and business stakeholders. This role requires a hybrid work setup, with on-site presence 2-3 days per week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in cloud fundamentals.
• 5+ years experience with single and multi-cloud strategies.
• 5+ years designing business-aligned cloud solutions.
• 5+ years in Azure networking and storage architectures.
• 5+ years experience with Azure Key Vault and Entra ID.
• 5+ years with Azure Functions and serverless architecture.
• 5+ years in cloud security (zero-trust, network segmentation).
• 5+ years RPO and RTO design in Azure.
• 5+ years in professional documentation writing.
• 5+ years in managing cloud security posture.
• 5+ years in DevOps using Azure DevOps.
• 5+ years experience with data storage products.
• 5+ years on-premise architecture experience.
• 5+ years in strong communication with stakeholders.
• 2+ years with Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect certification.

Responsibilities

• Advise the agency on Azure architecture and security concerns.
• Recommend lift-and-shift and cloud-native migrations.
• Provide Azure-environment refactoring recommendations.
• Conduct testing to demonstrate architecture solutions.
• Utilize Azure services to support agency objectives.

Skills

Cloud fundamentals

Single and multi-cloud strategies

Designing business-aligned cloud solutions

Azure networking and storage architectures

Azure Key Vault and Entra ID

Azure Functions, Web App/App Service

Cloud security

RPO and RTO design in Azure

Professional documentation writing

Cloud security posture management

DevOps with Azure DevOps and GitHub Enterprise Cloud

Data storage products

On-premise architecture experience

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect certification

Job description

A technology consulting company is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to provide guidance on Azure architecture and security. Responsibilities include advising on migrations, providing refactoring recommendations, and utilizing various Azure services to support agency objectives. The ideal candidate should possess extensive knowledge in cloud fundamentals, multi-cloud strategies, and have strong communication skills to interface with technical and business stakeholders. This role requires a hybrid work setup, with on-site presence 2-3 days per week.