Principal Azure Solutions Architect (Remote)

SSG Official Website; Annapolis (MD); Remote; USD 110,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Solutions Architect Principal to drive Azure-based solutions for the VA. This fully remote, U.S.-based position requires cloud expertise, security governance, and the ability to craft compelling proposals. Applicants must meet U.S.

citizenship requirements and pass security screening. You will collaborate with BD, capture, and proposal teams to design secure, scalable Azure architectures, mentor engineers, and ensure alignment with enterprise standards and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record designing, deploying, and managing Azure infrastructure and services.
• Experience with large-scale, high-availability cloud architectures and security controls.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS and related regulatory requirements.
• Ability to mentor engineers and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture of Azure-based solutions aligned to customer requirements.
• Develop complete, price-competitive proposals with BD and proposal teams.
• Design secure, scalable cloud architectures in collaboration with the Enterprise Architect.

Skills

Azure architecture

Cloud design

Compliance knowledge

Documentation

Mentorship

Communication

Time management

Project leadership

Learning mindset

DevOps mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Azure Virtual Machines

Azure Storage

Azure SQL Database

Azure VNet

Azure Functions

Azure AD

ARM templates

Azure Monitor

DNS

Entra ID

Azure DDoS Protection

Azure Firewall

Defender for Cloud

Web Application Firewall

VNet peering

ExpressRoute

VPN Gateway

Private Link

Management Groups

Azure Policy

Landing Zones

Azure Cost Management

GitHub Actions

Azure Pipelines

Azure DevOps

Python

PowerShell

Azure CLI

Log Analytics

Application Insights

Microsoft Sentinel

Cosmos DB

Synapse Analytics

Data Lake Storage

Docker

Kubernetes

AKS

Container Apps

Container Instances

NodeJS

Bash

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Solutions Architect Principal to drive Azure-based solutions for the VA. This fully remote, U.S.-based position requires cloud expertise, security governance, and the ability to craft compelling proposals. Applicants must meet U.S.

citizenship requirements and pass security screening. You will collaborate with BD, capture, and proposal teams to design secure, scalable Azure architectures, mentor engineers, and ensure alignment with enterprise standards and