Azure Cloud Architect SME

Arena Technical Resources, LLC (ATR); Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arena Technical Resources, LLC (ATR) is looking for an Azure Cloud Architect SME to design and secure Azure Government environments. This role involves architecting scalable infrastructures and automation using Terraform/ARM/Bicep.

The ideal candidate must have over 10 years of experience in cloud engineering and required certifications. Must be a U.S. citizen and possess an active Secret clearance, with a hybrid work schedule based in Washington D.C.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of cloud engineering/architecture experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Azure Well-Architected Framework.
• One or more required certifications (Azure Architect, Azure Engineer, CISSP).

Responsibilities

• Architect secure, scalable Azure GovCloud infrastructures and network connectivity.
• Design cloud-native data platforms, pipelines, and analytics architectures.
• Automate cloud provisioning with Terraform/ARM/Bicep.

Skills

Strong Azure expertise

Terraform/Bicep experience

Networking skills

Automation capabilities

Security expertise

Education

Technical Training or Degree

Tools

Terraform

Azure

Ansible

PowerShell DSC

Job description

Azure Cloud Architect SME

Location: Washington D.C. – Hybrid Remote

Eligibility: Candidate must possess an active Secret clearance

Job Description

Our client is seeking an Azure Cloud Architect / Developer SME to design, build, and secure large-scale Azure Government environments supporting mission‑critical federal systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect secure, scalable Azure GovCloud infrastructures and network connectivity
• Design cloud-native data platforms, pipelines, and analytics architectures.
• Automate cloud provisioning with Terraform/ARM/Bicep; ensure consistent, FedRAMP‑compliant environments
• Implement Azure AD, RBAC, least‑privilege, encryption, and NIST‑aligned security controls
• Apply DISA STIGs/CIS benchmarks and lead architecture reviews/documentation
• Drive FinOps optimization and guide engineering teams on cloud best practices
• Migrate NTIA’s Unclassified Spectrum Management Systems to Azure Government
• Migrate the NTIA Secret environment to the Azure Secret Cloud
• Enhance the security and administration of Spectrum IT systems operations.
• Migrate and modernize with config-level changes
• Push toward Platform as a Service (PaaS)andcloud-nativewhere possible
• Replatform if the application can leverage Azure PaaS
• Rehost using Azure Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) if the application can’t leverage Azure PaaS
• Use Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well‑Architected Framework
• Leverage the NTIA FSDS IL5 tenant based on the single tenant architect

Requirements

Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree, or equivalent experience

Experience: 10+ years cloud engineering/architecture experience

• Experience with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well‑Architected Framework
• Strong Azure, Terraform/Bicep, networking, automation, and security expertise
• Familiarity with Ansible, PowerShell DSC, and modern development tools/languages

Certification(s): One or more required certifications (Azure Architect, Azure Engineer, CISSP, etc.)

Clearance: Must possess and maintain an Active Secret or higher clearance

US Citizenship Required

Location: Hybrid in Washington, D.C. (3 days a week on‑site)