Azure Cloud Architect & Ops Leader (Hybrid)

RetailData LLC; Glen Allen (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Hybrid schedule Tue/Wed/Thu onsite

International work environment

Job summary

RDSolutions is seeking a Cloud Systems Administrator to oversee cloud architecture and operations across Azure services, including VMs, PaaS, Databricks, and security. Collaboration with developers and IT staff ensures scalable, compliant platforms that support business needs.

The role requires 5+ years in IT infrastructure with at least 3 years in cloud roles, strong Azure expertise, and experience managing MSPs and audits (ISO 27001, SOC 2).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years in IT infrastructure, cloud operations, or systems administration with at least 3 years in cloud-focused roles.
• Demonstrated experience as the technical owner or primary point of accountability for cloud infrastructure platforms.
• Experience overseeing MSPs or third-party vendors, including governance, change approval, incident escalation, and performance management.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Azure infrastructure and services, including compute, networking, identity, storage, security controls, and selected PaaS offerings.
• Experience supporting security, compliance, or audit activities (ISO 27001, SOC 2).
• Ability to work independently in a small internal team while coordinating with vendors and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate technical issues into business/risk explanations.
• Certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, CISA are a plus.
• Familiarity with FinOps and cloud cost management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own cloud infrastructure strategy and operational oversight including Azure VMs, networking, storage, identity, PaaS databases, Databricks workspaces.
• Act as the primary technical owner for cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliability, security, and alignment with business needs.
• Govern MSPs and other third-party vendors responsible for cloud operations and security; manage performance via SLAs and KPIs.
• Define and enforce standards for vendor-managed cloud environments including architecture, security, monitoring, and change management.
• Review, approve, and monitor vendor-led changes, incident response activities, and remediation plans to ensure quality and compliance.
• Coordinate internal audits and third-party security audits, acting as technical POC and ensuring timely remediation.
• Partner with Security, Compliance, and Risk teams to meet ISO 27001, SOC 2 requirements.
• Maintain documentation for cloud architecture, configurations, procedures, and vendor responsibilities.
• Oversee cloud cost management including budgets, forecasts, capacity planning, and optimization with vendors.
• Oversee Help Desk and escalation for cloud incidents; ensure proper routing between internal teams and providers.
• Evaluate new cloud services/tools and provide technical recommendations to leadership.
• Support business growth by ensuring cloud platforms are scalable, resilient, and fit for purpose.

Skills

Azure expertise

Vendor management

Cloud cost management

Security/compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related

Job description

RDSolutions is seeking a Cloud Systems Administrator to oversee cloud architecture and operations across Azure services, including VMs, PaaS, Databricks, and security. Collaboration with developers and IT staff ensures scalable, compliant platforms that support business needs.

The role requires 5+ years in IT infrastructure with at least 3 years in cloud roles, strong Azure expertise, and experience managing MSPs and audits (ISO 27001, SOC 2).