Remote Azure Solutions Architect — Cloud, Security & Compliance

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

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) seeks a senior Azure-focused architect to lead proposal development and design secure, scalable cloud solutions for US government opportunities. You will collaborate across BD, capture, and engineering to align technical outcomes with customer needs.

The role requires deep Azure expertise, strong governance, and the ability to mentor teams while delivering high-quality, compliant solutions on time.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, deploying, and managing Azure infrastructure and services.
• Experience with large-scale, high-availability, and scalable cloud architectures.
• Proficiency in Azure services including VMs, Storage, SQL Database, VNet, Functions, Azure AD, ARM templates, Monitor, and DNS.
• Experience implementing Azure security services (DDoS Protection, Firewall, Defender for Cloud, WAF).
• Strong understanding of Azure networking (VNet peering, ExpressRoute, VPN, Private Link).
• Experience governing multi-subscription Azure environments using Management Groups and Landing Zones.
• Knowledge of cloud cost management and governance.
• Scripting and automation with Python, PowerShell, Azure CLI.
• Monitoring/observability with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, Sentinel.
• Security governance incl. HIPAA/GDPR/PCI DSS knowledge.
• Encryption, key management, identity management, and Key Vault.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of customer requirements and lead proposal development.
• Lead the development of complete, price-competitive proposals meeting requirements.
• Collaborate with BD, capture, proposal teams to optimize solutions.
• Identify staff needs for Pre-Bid and Proposal activities.
• Coordinate with technical leads on proposal development and estimations.
• Design, implement, and govern secure, scalable Azure cloud architectures.
• Provide SME guidance to meet technical, schedule, and cost requirements per risk parameters.
• Mentor engineers and align deliverables with policies and standards.

Skills

Azure cloud architecture

Azure security

Azure networking

Azure monitoring

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

CI/CD tooling

Cloud cost governance

Mentoring engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/CE)

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

ARM templates

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) seeks a senior Azure-focused architect to lead proposal development and design secure, scalable cloud solutions for US government opportunities. You will collaborate across BD, capture, and engineering to align technical outcomes with customer needs.

The role requires deep Azure expertise, strong governance, and the ability to mentor teams while delivering high-quality, compliant solutions on time.