Azure Enterprise Architect,Remote, VA,United States

Intellibee; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Azure Enterprise Architect to join their team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing enterprise-grade solutions on Microsoft Azure. You will collaborate with various teams to develop a new platform, ensuring adherence to key architectural standards. This role requires strong technical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Proven ability to lead cloud strategy and roadmap discussions with enterprise stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work across Application Development, Service Delivery, and Infrastructure to implement enterprise architecture standards.
• Lead key enterprise architectural design projects as necessary.

Skills

Cloud-native architecture

Azure Compute

Azure Networking

Azure Storage

Azure Database

Azure Identity services

Azure Resource Manager

Azure Policy

Azure Monitor

Azure Security Center

Azure SQL Managed Instance

Azure Kubernetes Service

CI/CD pipelines

PowerShell

Bicep

Terraform

Zero Trust Architecture

RBAC

Azure AD

Regulatory compliance frameworks

Technical communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Cybersecurity Architect Expert

Job description

The Virginia Department of Elections is seeking an Azure Enterprise Architect with a minimum of 5 years’ experience.

The candidate will be working with an existing software development team to develop a new platform. The Enterprise Architect will work across Application Development, Service Delivery and Infrastructure to identify, research, discuss, design, and implement key enterprise architecture standards. Other responsibilities include: Research, design, document, build, and pilot prioritized topics for standards and work with the application development management to prioritize efforts. Work closely with Development, Infrastructure, and Service Delivery teams and lead key enterprise architectural design projects as necessary.

Skill Matrix:

• 5–8 years’ experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade solutions on Microsoft Azure Required 5 Years
• Strong grasp of cloud-native architecture, hybrid cloud strategies, and infrastructure-as-code. Required 5 Years
• Deep knowledge of Azure Compute, Networking, Storage, Database, and Identity services. Required 5 Years
• Experience with Azure Resource Manager, Azure Policy, Azure Monitor, and Azure Security Center. Required 5 Years
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure SQL Managed Instance and other Azure database services. Required 5 Years
• Familiarity with Azure Kubernetes Service and containerization (Docker, Helm, etc.) Required 5 Years
• Proven ability to lead cloud strategy and roadmap discussions with enterprise stakeholders. Required 5 Years
• Understanding of cloud governance, cost management, and security best practices. Required 5 Years
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, preferably using Azure DevOps or GitHub actions. Required 5 Years
• Competent with PowerShell, Bicep, and Terraform for Azure automation and provisioning. Required 5 Years
• Strong grasp of Zero Trust Architecture, RBAC, Azure AD, and regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO, SOC 2, NIST). Required 5 Years
• Ability to design and review secure architectures at scale. Required 5 Years
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. Required 5 Years
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including developers, security, and business leaders. Required 5 Years
• Recognized relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert and/or Cybersecurity Architect Expert highly desired. Highly desired 5 Years