Elect - Enterprise Architect 3

i-Link Solutions; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Enterprise Architect to develop a new platform. This role involves collaboration across various teams to implement key enterprise architecture standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud-native architecture, leading cloud strategy discussions, and ensuring secure architectures at scale.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience designing enterprise-grade solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Proven ability to lead cloud strategy and roadmap discussions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across teams to design and implement enterprise architecture standards.
• Lead architectural design projects in collaboration with Development and Infrastructure teams.

Skills

Cloud-native architecture

Azure Compute

Azure Networking

Azure Storage

Azure Database

Azure Identity services

CI/CD pipelines

PowerShell

Terraform

Excellent communication skills

Education

Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Cybersecurity Architect Expert

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub actions

Azure Kubernetes Service

Docker

Helm

Job description

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Job Details:

• Job Diva #: 25-00493
• Location: 1100 Bank St, Richmond, VA 23219
• Position ID: 763677
• Travel Required: No
• Overtime Required: No
• Position Type: Contract
• Work Arrangement: Remote
• Duration: 6+ Months

Job Description: The candidate will work with an existing software development team to develop a new platform. The Enterprise Architect will collaborate across Application Development, Service Delivery, and Infrastructure to identify, research, discuss, design, and implement key enterprise architecture standards. Responsibilities include researching, designing, documenting, building, and piloting prioritized topics for standards, working with application development management to prioritize efforts, and leading key architectural design projects in collaboration with Development, Infrastructure, and Service Delivery teams.

Skills Required:

• 5–8 years of experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native architecture, hybrid cloud strategies, and infrastructure-as-code.
• Deep knowledge of Azure Compute, Networking, Storage, Database, and Identity services.
• Experience with Azure Resource Manager, Azure Policy, Azure Monitor, and Azure Security Center.
• Hands-on experience with Azure SQL Managed Instance and other Azure database services.
• Familiarity with Azure Kubernetes Service and containerization (Docker, Helm, etc.).
• Proven ability to lead cloud strategy and roadmap discussions.
• Understanding of cloud governance, cost management, and security best practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, preferably using Azure DevOps or GitHub actions.
• Proficiency with PowerShell, Bicep, and Terraform for automation and provisioning.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture, RBAC, Azure AD, and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to design and review secure architectures at scale.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.

Preferred certifications include Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert and/or Cybersecurity Architect Expert.

Additional Questions:

1. Do you attest that your candidate will reside within the US for the duration of the assignment?
2. Please list the candidate's email address.
3. Current city and state of the candidate?

i-Link Solutions Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.