Remote Azure Solutions Architect: Cloud Security Expert

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG); Annapolis (MD); Remote; USD 110,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Solutions Architect to lead complex Azure cloud solutions for a VA department client. Remote work is available for a U.S.-based position requiring 10+ years in software/cloud engineering and strong security/compliance credentials.

The role emphasizes designing secure, scalable Azure architectures, coordinating cross-functional teams, and delivering high-quality, compliant proposals within deadlines. U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, deploying, and managing Azure infrastructure and services.
• Experience with large-scale, high-availability, and scalable cloud architecture.
• Extensive experience with Azure services such as Azure VM, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, VNet, ARM templates, Monitor and DNS.
• Experience implementing Azure security services and best practices including Entra ID, DDoS, Azure Firewall, Defender for Cloud, and WAF.
• Knowledge of Azure networking (VNet peering, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, Private Link) and hybrid connectivity.
• Experience governing multi-subscription Azure environments using Management Groups, Policy, and Landing Zones.
• Familiarity with cloud cost management and optimization.
• Scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, Azure CLI, or similar.
• Monitoring and observability with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and Sentinel.
• Security governance and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS).
• Encryption, key management, identity management via Azure Key Vault and Entra ID.
• Azure data platform services (Azure SQL, Cosmos, Synapse, Data Lake).
• CI/CD and DevOps practices using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines.
• Containerization with Docker, Kubernetes, AKS, and Azure Container Apps.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Lead with architecture designs, governance, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Leverage domain expertise to understand customer requirements.
• Lead development of a complete solution for a price-competitive proposal.
• Collaborate with BD, capture, proposal, and team members to optimize solutions.
• Identify technical staff needs for Pre-Bid and Proposal activities.
• Coordinate assignment of technical personnel to proposal efforts.
• Guide team on solution development, proposal writing, and estimating.
• Provide SME input to meet customer tech, schedule, and cost requirements within risk parameters.
• Design, implement, and govern secure, scalable Azure cloud architectures in line with standards.
• Develop new concepts, techniques, and standards.
• Receive objectives and set goals to meet them.
• Mentor engineers and technical teams to foster growth.
• Develop solutions for complex problems with ingenuity and innovation.

Skills

Azure architecture

Cloud security

Automation scripting

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Mentoring teams

Security governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

Azure VM

Azure Storage

Azure SQL Database

Azure VNet

ARM templates

Azure Monitor

Azure Key Vault

Azure AD

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

AKS

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Solutions Architect to lead complex Azure cloud solutions for a VA department client. Remote work is available for a U.S.-based position requiring 10+ years in software/cloud engineering and strong security/compliance credentials.

The role emphasizes designing secure, scalable Azure architectures, coordinating cross-functional teams, and delivering high-quality, compliant proposals within deadlines. U.S.