Remote Azure Solutions Architect: Secure, Scalable Cloud Design

SSG Official Website; Ames (IA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Solutions Architect to lead Azure cloud initiatives for the Veterans Affairs portfolio in a remote capacity. The role emphasizes designing secure, scalable, highly available Azure solutions and guiding pre-bid/proposal efforts.

Responsibilities include translating customer requirements into complete technical designs, collaborating with enterprise architects, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS, and other standards while maintaining cost

Qualifications

• Proven track record designing, deploying, and managing Azure infrastructure and services.
• Experience with large-scale, high-availability, scalable cloud architectures.
• Extensive experience with core Azure services: VMs, Storage, SQL DB, VPN, VNet, Functions, Entra ID, ARM templates, Monitor, DNS.
• Experience implementing Azure security services: Entra ID, DDoS Protection, Azure Firewall, Defender for Cloud, and WAF.
• Strong understanding of Azure networking: ExpressRoute, VNet peering, Private Link, Hybrid connectivity.
• Proven ability to govern multi-subscription environments with Management Groups, Policy, Landing Zones.
• Knowledge of cloud cost management, budgeting, and cost governance.
• Scripting/automation: Python, PowerShell, Azure CLI.
• Monitoring/observability: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, Sentinel.
• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Pipelines).
• Experience leading cloud transformation and collaborating across teams.
• Citizenship: U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of Azure-based solutions to meet customer requirements and proposals.
• Collaborate with BD, capture, and proposal teams to create cost-competitive solutions.
• Coordinate with architects and engineers on solution development and estimating.
• Design secure, scalable Azure architectures aligned with standards and security requirements.
• Mentor engineers and ensure documentation of designs and procedures.

Skills

Azure cloud architecture

Azure security services

Azure networking

Azure governance

CI/CD automation

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

Monitoring & observability

Cloud cost management

Documentation & architecture

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

10+ years of professional experience

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Azure Pipelines

Terraform/ARM templates

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Solutions Architect to lead Azure cloud initiatives for the Veterans Affairs portfolio in a remote capacity. The role emphasizes designing secure, scalable, highly available Azure solutions and guiding pre-bid/proposal efforts.

Responsibilities include translating customer requirements into complete technical designs, collaborating with enterprise architects, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS, and other standards while maintaining cost