Principal Azure Solutions Architect (Remote)

Syms Strategic Group, LLC; Ashburn (VA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Solutions Architect Principal to lead Azure cloud design for Veterans Affairs. This remote, full-time role focuses on secure, scalable Azure implementations, governance, and cost optimization, reporting to the enterprise architecture team. Applicants should have 10+ years of Azure experience and a public trust workflow.

U.S. citizenship and security requirements apply. Experience with B&P activities and pre-bid support is valued.

Qualifications

• Proven Azure infrastructure design, deployment, and management experience.
• Experience with large-scale, highly available cloud architectures.
• Strong knowledge of Azure services and governance practices.
• Proficient in scripting for automation and cost governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Azure cloud architecture design aligned with security and cost goals.
• Collaborate with BD, capture, and proposal teams on solutions.
• Design secure, scalable Azure architectures including VNet, DNS, and SKUs.
• Mentor engineers and ensure compliance with enterprise standards.
• Develop and govern cloud solution designs, estimates, and governance docs.

Skills

Azure Cloud

High Availability

Azure Security

Azure Networking

Scripting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

ARM templates

Azure Monitor

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Solutions Architect Principal to lead Azure cloud design for Veterans Affairs. This remote, full-time role focuses on secure, scalable Azure implementations, governance, and cost optimization, reporting to the enterprise architecture team. Applicants should have 10+ years of Azure experience and a public trust workflow.

U.S. citizenship and security requirements apply. Experience with B&P activities and pre-bid support is valued.