Azure Solutions Architect — Remote Cloud Security Lead

Syms Strategic Group, LLC; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking an experienced Azure-focused solutions lead for a 100% remote, US-based role. The position requires US citizenship and a Public Trust (MBI) clearance, with a strong background in Azure architectures and security.

You will collaborate across BD, capture, and proposal teams to deliver secure, scalable cloud solutions for enterprise needs, drafting competitive proposals and guiding technical staff through pre-bid activities.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, deploying, and managing Azure infrastructure and services.
• Experience with large-scale, high-availability cloud architectures.
• Extensive experience in Azure services (VM, Storage, SQL, VNet, Functions, Azure AD, ARM templates, Monitor, DNS).
• Experience implementing Azure security services and best practices, including Entra ID, DDoS Protection, Firewall, Defender for Cloud, WAF.
• Strong understanding of Azure networking (VNet peering, ExpressRoute, VPN, Private Link).
• Ability to design, deploy, and manage secure, scalable Azure cloud solutions for enterprise requirements.
• Experience governing multi-subscription Azure environments (Management Groups, Policy, Landing Zones).
• Knowledge of cloud cost management, budgeting, resource optimization, governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of customer requirements.
• Lead the development of complete, price-competitive proposals.
• Collaborate with BD, capture, proposal teams to optimize solutions.
• Coordinate with technical staff for pre-bid and proposal activities.
• Assign technical personnel to proposal efforts and guide teams.
• Design, implement, and govern secure, scalable Azure cloud architectures.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise standards and risk parameters.
• Contribute to new concepts, techniques, and standards.
• Mentor engineers and foster knowledge sharing.
• Lead cloud transformation initiatives with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Azure cloud architecture

Azure core services

Azure security practices

Azure networking

Cloud governance & cost management

DevOps with Azure tools

Scripting: Python/PowerShell

Monitoring & observability

Security/compliance (HIPAA, GDPR, PCI)

Azure data platform (SQL/ Cosmos/ Synp

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Systems/Cloud Engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Azure Pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

AKS

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking an experienced Azure-focused solutions lead for a 100% remote, US-based role. The position requires US citizenship and a Public Trust (MBI) clearance, with a strong background in Azure architectures and security.

You will collaborate across BD, capture, and proposal teams to deliver secure, scalable cloud solutions for enterprise needs, drafting competitive proposals and guiding technical staff through pre-bid activities.