Remote Azure Solutions Architect - Secure Gov Cloud

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

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG) is seeking a seasoned Solutions Architect to lead Azure cloud initiatives for federal and healthcare-style clients. This 100% US-based remote role requires delivering secure, scalable cloud architectures and guiding pre-bid and proposal activities.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of software or cloud experience, deep Azure expertise, and a proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into executive-level recommendations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software or cloud architecture experience.
• Deep Azure expertise across core services and security.
• Proven ability to design secure, scalable, high-availability cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead Azure solution design aligned with security, cost controls, and business goals.
• Coordinate with pre-bid, proposal teams, and stakeholders to produce competitive solutions.
• Mentor engineers and architects, ensuring adherence to standards and governance.
• Develop and govern Azure architectures including networking, data, and security controls.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architect to ensure cloud government best practices.

Skills

Azure cloud design & governance

Azure services expertise

Cloud security & compliance

Automation scripting (Python, PowerShe

CI/CD practices (Azure DevOps, GitHub

Azure Cost Management & FinOps

Azure Networking (VNet, ExpressRoute)

Leadership & Architecture guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Azure Pipelines

PowerShell

Python

Terraform

Job description

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG) is seeking a seasoned Solutions Architect to lead Azure cloud initiatives for federal and healthcare-style clients. This 100% US-based remote role requires delivering secure, scalable cloud architectures and guiding pre-bid and proposal activities.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of software or cloud experience, deep Azure expertise, and a proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into executive-level recommendations.