Remote Azure Solutions Architect for Secure Gov Cloud

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

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is recruiting for a Senior Azure Architect to support the Veterans Affairs (VA) with a 100% remote role in the United States. You will design, implement, and govern secure, scalable Azure cloud architectures while aligning with governance, security, and enterprise standards.

You will collaborate across BD, capture, and proposal teams to deliver comprehensive solutions, manage pre-bid efforts, and mentor engineers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven track record designing, deploying, and managing Azure infrastructure and services.
• Experience with large-scale, highly available and scalable cloud architecture.
• Hands-on experience with core Azure services (VMs, Storage, SQL DB, VNet, Functions, Azure AD, ARM templates).
• Experience implementing Azure security services and best practices (DDoS protection, Azure Firewall, Defender for Cloud, WAF).
• Strong scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, Azure CLI for automation.
• Knowledge of Azure monitoring (Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights) and governance (Policy, Management Groups).
• Familiarity with HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS and industry standards in cloud contexts.
• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices using Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of customer requirements and craft comprehensive Azure-based solutions.
• Lead proposal development to meet all requirements with a price-competitive approach.
• Collaborate with BD, capture, proposal teams to optimize solutions.
• Coordinate staffing for Pre-Bid and Proposal activities and assign technical personnel.
• Design, implement, and govern secure, scalable Azure architectures in line with standards.
• Guide team members and ensure compliance with policies and objectives.
• Mentor engineers and cross-functional teams; drive multiple complex projects to delivery.

Skills

Azure architecture

Azure services

Security practices

Azure networking

Automation scripting

Monitoring/Observability

Compliance knowledge

DevOps/CI-CD

Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/related

Tools

Azure CLI

ARM templates

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is recruiting for a Senior Azure Architect to support the Veterans Affairs (VA) with a 100% remote role in the United States. You will design, implement, and govern secure, scalable Azure cloud architectures while aligning with governance, security, and enterprise standards.

You will collaborate across BD, capture, and proposal teams to deliver comprehensive solutions, manage pre-bid efforts, and mentor engineers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality outcomes.