Cloud Architect

StaffXpert LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

StaffXpert LLC in Washington, DC is seeking a Cloud Architect to design, implement, and govern enterprise cloud solutions with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure. You will serve as a technical leader guiding complex cloud initiatives across governance, security, and migration strategies.

The role emphasizes building Azure Landing Zones, IaC via Terraform, CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps, and strong hybrid cloud experience, overseeing AVD and security compliance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering with cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Proven expertise in Azure architecture, governance, networking and security.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform and IaC methodologies.
• Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, identity management and access governance.
• Migration experience from on-premises to Azure.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure Azure cloud architectures.
• Develop and enhance Azure Landing Zones with governance and policy controls.
• Architect and support hybrid cloud environments integrating on-premises systems.
• Advocate IaC adoption and automate deployments via Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.
• Plan and execute cloud migrations and workload modernization.
• Provide architectural oversight for Azure Virtual Desktop and cloud-based end-user computing.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Terraform

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Entra ID

AWS

Job description

Cloud Architect

Location: Washington, DC (Onsite)

Job Summary

STAFFXPERT LLC is seeking a Cloud Architect on behalf of our client in Washington, DC. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and governing enterprise cloud solutions with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in cloud architecture, infrastructure automation, governance, security, and cloud migrations while serving as a technical leader and trusted advisor for complex cloud initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures in Microsoft Azure.
• Lead the development and enhancement of Azure Landing Zones, including governance, security, policy management, and role-based access controls.
• Architect and support hybrid cloud environments integrating cloud platforms with on-premises infrastructure and networks.
• Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) adoption using Terraform and implement automated deployment pipelines through Azure DevOps or similar platforms.
• Plan and lead cloud migration initiatives, including assessment, design, workload modernization, and migration execution.
• Provide architectural oversight for Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments and cloud-based end-user computing solutions.
• Establish cloud monitoring, backup, disaster recovery, and operational best practices.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards and cloud governance frameworks.
• Collaborate with business leaders, technical teams, and stakeholders to define cloud strategies and solution roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and code review support to cloud engineering teams.
• Develop and maintain architecture diagrams, technical documentation, standards, and operational runbooks.
• Support and troubleshoot cloud environments across Azure and AWS platforms as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, including significant experience designing and deploying cloud solutions in Microsoft Azure.
• Proven expertise in Azure architecture, cloud governance, networking, and security.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies.
• Experience developing and managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or comparable tools.
• In‑depth knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, identity management, and access governance.
• Experience planning and executing migrations from on‑premises virtualized environments to Azure.
• Working knowledge of AWS cloud services and cloud operations.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities with experience producing technical documentation and architecture designs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within government, public sector, or highly regulated environments.
• Hands‑on experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and related management platforms.
• Knowledge of compliance and security frameworks such as NIST, CJIS, or FedRAMP.
• Experience with cloud cost optimization, budgeting, and chargeback models.
• Familiarity with IT service management and change management processes.
• Relevant cloud certifications, including Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect and cloud infrastructure certifications.