Azure Cloud SME & Enterprise Architect (TS-SCI)

Independent Software, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Software, Inc. seeks a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Azure Cloud Engineer to serve as the organization’s leading authority on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 cloud solutions.

You will drive cloud strategy, oversee transformation initiatives, and ensure secure, scalable, and compliant cloud environments supporting mission-critical operations. You will collaborate with technical teams and leadership to align cloud solutions with business objectives, guide architecture decisions, and

Qualifications

• Microsoft Azure certification required.
• Active TS SCI with Polygraph is required.
• Experience leading enterprise cloud transformations.
• Security, governance, and compliance experience in Azure/M365.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise-wide cloud strategies aligning tech with business goals.
• Lead cloud transformation projects from planning to ongoing support.
• Architect secure Azure environments using AKS, Synapse, Logic Apps, and Sentinel.
• Direct Microsoft 365 migrations including cross-tenant and hybrid setups.
• Implement Zero Trust, DLP, and Purview compliance solutions.
• Represent cloud engineering in audits and executive discussions.

Skills

Cloud strategy

Azure architecture

Zero Trust

AKS

M365 migrations

Security governance

Audits

Executive collaboration

Education

Microsoft Azure Certification

Tools

Azure AKS

Azure Synapse

Logic Apps

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Purview

Job description

Independent Software, Inc. seeks a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Azure Cloud Engineer to serve as the organization’s leading authority on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 cloud solutions.

You will drive cloud strategy, oversee transformation initiatives, and ensure secure, scalable, and compliant cloud environments supporting mission-critical operations. You will collaborate with technical teams and leadership to align cloud solutions with business objectives, guide architecture decisions, and