Principal Azure Solutions Architect — Remote

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

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Solutions Architect Principal to lead Azure-based solution design for VA programs. This remote, full-time role requires Public Trust (MBI) and U.S. citizenship, with a focus on secure, scalable cloud architectures and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will guide pre-bid activities, manage technical staff, and ensure alignment with security standards and enterprise objectives while delivering high-quality proposals.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, deploying, and managing Azure infrastructure and services.
• Strong background in scalable, high-availability cloud architecture.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS and related regulatory standards.
• Experience with Azure Cost Management and cost governance.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Azure CLI).
• Ability to mentor engineers and lead cross-functional teams.
• Experience with CI/CD using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
• Experience with multi-subscription governance using Management Groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a complete solution meeting customer requirements and pricing.
• Collaborate with business development, capture, and proposal teams.
• Design, implement, and govern secure, scalable Azure cloud architectures.
• Provide SME guidance to meet customer technical, schedule, and cost requirements.
• Mentor engineers, architects, and technical teams.
• Align solutions with enterprise standards, security requirements, and governance.

Skills

Azure cloud architecture

Azure security

Azure networking

CI/CD automation

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions

Cloud cost management

Mentoring engineers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Azure Pipelines

Azure CLI

ARM templates

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure Key Vault

Azure Monitor

Azure Policy

Management Groups

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Solutions Architect Principal to lead Azure-based solution design for VA programs. This remote, full-time role requires Public Trust (MBI) and U.S. citizenship, with a focus on secure, scalable cloud architectures and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will guide pre-bid activities, manage technical staff, and ensure alignment with security standards and enterprise objectives while delivering high-quality proposals.