Azure Cloud Solutions Architect – Gov/Regulated Infra

InitiateFirst; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers InitiateFirst in Austin, TX seeks an experienced cloud engineer to support Azure-based infrastructure in a regulated environment. You will design, operate, and optimize cloud services with emphasis on security, compliance, and scalable deployments.

Hands-on Azure expertise, IaC tooling (ARM, Bicep, Terraform), and collaboration with enterprise teams for migration and modernization are essential. Strong documentation and communication are required.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure engineering, or related IT roles.
• Hands on experience supporting Microsoft Azure or other regulated cloud platforms.
• Experience implementing and supporting Azure infrastructure components such as compute, networking, storage, identity, and security services.
• Experience with Azure monitoring and logging to support performance, availability, security visibility, and incident response.
• Experience assisting with cloud migrations or modernization efforts, including moving workloads into standardized cloud environments such as an Azure Cloud Landing Zone.
• Experience using Infrastructure as Code (e.g., ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform).
• Working knowledge of cloud security best practices, vulnerability remediation, and compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting operational activities including monitoring, incident response, and root cause analysis.
• Ability to work independently in a structured enterprise or government environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation

Skills

4–7 years experience

Strong communication

Ability to work independently

Structured enterprise environment

Technical documentation

Education

Azure certifications (Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate)

Tools

Azure

ARM templates

Bicep

Terraform

Azure Monitor

Azure Landing Zone

Job description

Requirements:

• 4–7 years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure engineering, or related IT roles.
• Hands on experience supporting Microsoft Azure or other regulated cloud platforms.
• Experience implementing and supporting Azure infrastructure components such as compute, networking, storage, identity, and security services.
• Experience with Azure monitoring and logging to support performance, availability, security visibility, and incident response.
• Experience assisting with cloud migrations or modernization efforts, including moving workloads into standardized cloud environments such as an Azure Cloud Landing Zone.
• Experience using Infrastructure as Code (e.g., ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform).
• Working knowledge of cloud security best practices, vulnerability remediation, and compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting operational activities including monitoring, incident response, and root cause analysis.
• Ability to work independently in a structured enterprise or government environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation

Qualification:

• Experience supporting Texas DIR and/or TxDOT cloud environments.
• Familiarity with DIR Shared Technology Services (STS) standards, processes, and governance.
• Experience supporting or implementing an Azure Landing Zone in a government or highly regulated environment.
• Knowledge of DIR security standards.
• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate)