Remote Azure Cloud Architect: Secure & Scalable Solutions

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

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking an experienced Azure-focused cloud architect to lead pre-bid and solution design for VA opportunities. This remote Washington-based role requires deep Azure expertise, security governance, and the ability to deliver scalable, compliant cloud architectures.

You will collaborate with BD, capture, and proposal teams to craft complete, cost-effective solutions and coordinate technical staffing for bids, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and security

Qualifications

• Proven track record designing, deploying, and managing Azure infrastructure and services.
• Experience with large-scale, high-availability, and scalable cloud architecture.
• Extensive experience with core Azure services (VMs, Storage, SQL DB, VNet, Functions, Azure AD).
• Experience implementing Azure security services and best practices (DDoS Protection, Firewall, Defender).
• Strong understanding of Azure networking (VNet peering, ExpressRoute, VPN, Private Link).
• Experience governing multi-subscription Azure environments (Management Groups, Policy, Landing Zones).
• Knowledge of cloud cost management, budgeting, and optimization.
• Scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, Azure CLI.

Responsibilities

• Develop a complete solution meeting requirements and produce price-competitive proposals.
• Collaborate with BD, capture, proposal teams to optimize solutions.
• Coordinate staffing for proposal efforts and assign technical personnel.
• Design, implement, and govern secure Azure cloud architectures guiding standards and security.

Skills

Azure experience

Azure security

Cloud architecture

Scripting

DevOps

CI/CD

Azure networking

Azure cost mgmt

Security governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Azure CLI

ARM templates

PowerShell

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking an experienced Azure-focused cloud architect to lead pre-bid and solution design for VA opportunities. This remote Washington-based role requires deep Azure expertise, security governance, and the ability to deliver scalable, compliant cloud architectures.

You will collaborate with BD, capture, and proposal teams to craft complete, cost-effective solutions and coordinate technical staffing for bids, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and security