Mid-Level Microsoft Cloud Architect

ITA International; Newport News (VA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Voluntary benefits

401k with employer match

Job summary

ITA International in Newport News, VA is seeking a Mid-Level Microsoft Cloud Architect to join our team in a hybrid role at Fort Eustis. You will design, implement, and sustain secure Azure and Microsoft 365 cloud solutions for DoD and federal environments, collaborating with senior architects, engineers, cybersecurity, and government stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cloud engineering, hands-on Azure/M365, RBAC, identity management, and experience with DoD standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years in cloud computing, systems engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years hands-on with Microsoft Azure and/or Microsoft 365.
• Experience designing or implementing cloud-based technical solutions.
• Strong understanding of core Azure services (Compute, Storage, Networking, SQL).
• Experience with RBAC, authentication, and least-privilege concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support design and implementation of Microsoft cloud architectures for DoD mission requirements.
• Develop architectures leveraging Azure, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and related services.
• Translate requirements into cloud-based technical solutions.
• Create architecture diagrams, designs, specs, and implementation plans.
• Support cloud modernization and migration initiatives.
• Design integrations between Azure, 365, Power Platform and enterprise apps.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365

Power Platform

Cloud architecture

DoD / federal environment

RBAC / IAM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

Terraform

Bicep / ARM templates

Job description

Overview

At ITA International, we’re a tech-enabled professional services company. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, we leverage subject matter expertise, data analytics and technology to challenge boundaries and transform possibilities.

With a global presence and a passionate team of over 200 ITAers, we’re driven by mission success for our customers, “In The Arena.” Our expertise spans Operations, Training, Engineering, Nanotechnology, Statistics, Machine Learning and Software Engineering – enabling data and tech-enabled solutions that deliver real value.

Join our impactful journey at ITA International. As Theodore Roosevelt said, “The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.” We’re here, standing beside our customers, ready to serve and succeed.

ITA is seeking a Mid-Level Microsoft Cloud Architect to join the team in Fort Eustis, Virginia in a hybrid position.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Mid-Level Microsoft Cloud Architectto support the U.S. Army T2COM mission. The Microsoft Cloud Architect will support the design, implementation, integration, and sustainment of secure and scalable cloud solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and related Microsoft technologies.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior architects, Power Platform developers, cloud engineers, cybersecurity personnel, Business Analysts, and government stakeholders to translate mission and technical requirements into practical cloud architectures.

The position will focus on developing and implementing cloud capabilities that support application modernization, data integration, automation, identity and access management, collaboration, analytics, and enterprise application delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience operating withinDoD or federal government environmentsand understand the additional security, compliance, governance, and operational requirements associated with government cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the designand implementation ofMicrosoft cloud architecturessupporting T2COM missionrequirements.
• Develop technical architecturesleveragingMicrosoft Azure, Microsoft365, Power Platform, and related services.
• Translate business, application, security, data, andinfrastructure requirementsinto cloud-basedtechnical solutions.
• Develop architecture diagrams, solution designs, technicalspecifications, and implementationplans.
• Support cloud applicationmodernization and migrationinitiatives.
• Design and implementintegrations between Azure, Microsoft 365 PowerPlatform, enterprise applications, databases, and externalsystems.
• Evaluate existing infrastructureand applications andrecommend appropriate cloudmodernization strategies.
• Support development ofsecure, scalable, highlyavailable, and maintainablecloud solutions.
• Work with seniorarchitects to establishand enforce cloudarchitecture standards,patterns, and bestpractices.
• Support cloud governance, configuration management, resource organization,and operational standards.
• Design and implementsolutions involving Azurecompute, storage, networking, identity, integration,monitoring, and securityservices.
• Support implementation ofMicrosoft Entra IDidentity and accessmanagement capabilities.
• Assist with role-based access control, managed identities, authentication, authorization, and least-privilege implementation.
• Support Power Platformenvironments and integrationswith Azure andMicrosoft 365 services.
• Assist with designof APIs, integrationservices, event-drivensolutions, and dataexchange mechanisms.
• Work with cybersecuritypersonnel to addressapplicable security controlsand authorization requirements.
• Support implementation oflogging, monitoring, auditing, and security visibilitycapabilities.
• Participate in architecturereviews, technical designreviews, and solutionassessments.
• Evaluate proposed Microsofttechnologies and determinetheir suitability formission requirements.
• Support cloud deploymentand Application LifecycleManagement (ALM) processes.
• Collaborate with developersand engineers toensure architectural designsare implemented asintended.
• Develop reusable cloudarchitecture patterns andreference implementations.
• Provide technical guidanceand mentorship tojunior cloud engineersand technical personnel.
• Maintain technical documentationand cloud architectureartifacts.
• Support system accreditation, security documentation, configuration management, and technical reviewsas required.
• Monitor emerging Microsoftcloud capabilities andrecommend technologiesthat provide missionvalue.

• Design and support Azure cloud solutions leveraging Databricks, Microsoft Fabric/Synapse, Azure Storage Accounts, Azure SQL, Azure Machine Learning Studio, API Management, and Azure Data Factory.

• Perform other cloud architecture and engineering duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree inComputer Science, InformationTechnology, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or arelated technical discipline, or equivalent professionalexperience.
• 5+ years ofexperiencein cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructurearchitecture, solutionsarchitecture, or arelated field.
• 3+ years ofhands-on experiencewith Microsoft Azureand/or Microsoft365 cloud technologies.
• Demonstrated experiencedesigning or implementingcloud-based technicalsolutions.
• Strong understanding ofcore Azure services, including:
  • Azure Compute
  • Azure Storage
  • Azure Networking
  • Azure SQL
  • Azure Key Vault
  • Azure Monitor
  • Azure Functions
  • Azure Logic Apps
  • Azure API Management
• Experience withMicrosoft Entra IDand cloud identityconcepts.
• Experience with Role-Based Access Control(RBAC), authentication,authorization, and least-privilege principles.
• Understanding of cloudnetworking concepts, includingvirtual networks, subnets, routing, DNS, firewalls, private endpoints, andnetwork security.
• Experience developing architecturediagrams and technicaldesign documentation.
• Experience integrating cloudservices with enterpriseapplications and datasources.
• Understanding of cloudsecurity, governance, monitoring, and operational management.
• Experience working withinstructured software development, infrastructure, or ITservice management processes.
• Familiarity with PowerPlatform and Microsoft365 integration patterns.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and documentationskills.
• Ability to obtainand maintain therequired security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• MicrosoftAzure Solutions ArchitectExpertcertification.
• Microsoft Azure Administrator, Azure Security Engineer, or Azure NetworkEngineer certification.
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise AdministratorExpert or relatedcertification.
• Microsoft Power Platformcertifications.
• Experience withAzure Governmentor other governmentcloud environments.
• Experience supportingU.S. Army, DoD, or federalgovernment programs.
• Experience withDoD RMF, NIST, DISA STIGs, FISMA, Zero Trust, or related cybersecurityframeworks.
• Experience with Infrastructureas Code (IaC), including Terraform,Bicep, or ARMtemplates.
• Experience with AzureDevOps, Git, CI/CD, and DevSecOpspractices.
• Experience with AzureKubernetes Service (AKS), containers, or othermodern application platforms.
• Experience with AzureAPI Management, ServiceBus, Event Grid, Event Hubs, orother integration services.
• Experience with AzureData Factory, MicrosoftFabric, Azure Synapse, or other dataservices.
• Experience designing solutionsintegrating Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and Power BIwith Azure services.
• Experience with MicrosoftDefender for Cloudand Microsoft Sentinel.
• Experience with AzurePolicy, Management Groups, subscriptions, resourcegroups, tagging, andcloud governance.
• Experience with privatenetworking and hybridconnectivity.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Benefit and Compensation Transparency

ITA International proudly complies with all federal and state benefit and pay transparency laws. Employees of ITA can expect a robust benefit package, including:

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability insurance (where applicable)
• Voluntary ancillary benefit options
• 401k retirement benefits with employer matching contributions

Pay range for this position is $125,000 - $140,000 annually.

This position has a broad compensation range due to the complexities of government contracting, including contract pricing, labor category requirements, funding parameters, and varying levels of candidate experience and qualifications.

Application and Employment at ITA International

ITA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), ITA International would like to ensure that your application process goes as smoothly as possible. If you would like to preview the physical requirements for this position, or if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with ITA, please contact us by phone at 757-246-6781 or email us at [e-mail].