Cloud Solutions Architect - Azure, AD & Security Lead

Diné Development Corporation; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Educational assistance

Job summary

Diné Development Corporation in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to support NOAA OCIO efforts. The role emphasizes strong systems administration across Azure, Entra, AD, and Windows Server, delivering secure, compliant cloud infrastructure.

You will lead scripting and automation, coordinate with stakeholders, and uphold security and governance standards in a government-facing environment.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 3+ years in systems administration or related role.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Windows Server or Azure Administrator.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with government clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide Azure services setup, configuration, maintenance, and billing management.
• Support Entra identity management and cloud governance.
• Administer Windows Servers and Active Directory services.
• Implement security best practices and patch/configuration management.
• Serve as escalation contact for issues and coordinate resolutions.
• Assist with DNS, GPO, Kerberos, and certificate services.
• Deploy and maintain endpoints; provide documentation and testing.

Skills

Systems Administration

Cloud Governance

Communication Skills

Automation

Escalation Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Azure Services

Microsoft Entra

Active Directory

Windows Server

PowerShell

DNS

Group Policy

Kerberos

Certificate Authority

Job description

Diné Development Corporation in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to support NOAA OCIO efforts. The role emphasizes strong systems administration across Azure, Entra, AD, and Windows Server, delivering secure, compliant cloud infrastructure.

You will lead scripting and automation, coordinate with stakeholders, and uphold security and governance standards in a government-facing environment.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential to success in this role.