Senior Azure Cloud Architect

Acarin Inc; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development

Retirement plan

Government projects

Job summary

Acariin Inc is seeking an experienced Senior Azure Cloud Architect to lead the design and implementation of secure cloud infrastructure solutions in highly regulated environments. You will serve as the technical lead for complex Azure migrations and architecture projects while ensuring compliance with government security standards.

Responsibilities include end-to-end architecture design, migration planning using Azure Site Recovery, and building Entra-based identity governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of related experience with at least 5+ years in database and data management
• 5+ years of experience in Azure IL5/IL6 environments
• CompTIA Security+ certification required to satisfy DoD 8570.01M requirements for IAT Level II
• Must be eligible for security clearance
• Extensive experience in design and development of network solutions in Azure IL5 and IL6 environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Entra Monitor
• Deep knowledge of Azure Network Design and Entra architecture establishment
• Strong understanding of CI/CD concepts and secure pipeline development in controlled cloud environments
• Advanced proficiency with Ansible or PowerShell scripting
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates)
• Strong presentation and communication skills for stakeholder engagement
• Additional Azure certifications (Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate)
• Experience with government compliance frameworks and security standards
• Knowledge of containerization technologies and Kubernetes
• Experience with monitoring and logging solutions in Azure
• Previous experience in IT consulting or government contracting

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of end-to-end Azure architecture, producing detailed architect diagrams utilizing VISIO and comprehensive technical documentation
• Conduct technical presentations, architectural discussions, and solution deep dives with government customers and stakeholders
• Lead migration planning and execution using Azure Site Recovery, overseeing dependency mapping, failover testing, and cutover operations
• Design and implement Microsoft Entra architecture, including identity governance, conditional access, role management, and cross-tenant integrations
• Manage and optimize Azure networking components including virtual networks, subnets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, VPN/ExpressRoute, load balancers, and routing topologies
• Build and manage Azure infrastructure using DevOps practices and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all Azure networking issues, leading problem-solving efforts and guiding architecture decisions
• Ensure secure and reliable connectivity between cloud and on-premises environments while maintaining optimal performance, resiliency, and availability
• Lead security hardening and protection of infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments while supporting system and workload migrations
• Mentor and collaborate with System Administrators on account administration, VM configuration, monitoring implementation, and operational support
• Oversee all system changes and ensure compliance with DISA STIGs, hardening guidelines, and relevant organizational controls

Skills

Azure IL5/IL6

Microsoft Entra

CI/CD

Terraform

PowerShell

Ansible

Kubernetes

Security clearance

DISA STIGs

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

Ansible

PowerShell

Job description

Acariin Inc is seeking an experienced Senior Azure Cloud Architect to lead the design and implementation of secure cloud infrastructure solutions in highly regulated environments. You will serve as the technical lead for complex Azure migrations and architecture projects while ensuring compliance with government security standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of end-to-end Azure architecture, producing detailed architect diagrams utilizing VISIO and comprehensive technical documentation
• Conduct technical presentations, architectural discussions, and solution deep dives with government customers and stakeholders
• Lead migration planning and execution using Azure Site Recovery, overseeing dependency mapping, failover testing, and cutover operations
• Design and implement Microsoft Entra architecture, including identity governance, conditional access, role management, and cross-tenant integrations
• Manage and optimize Azure networking components including virtual networks, subnets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, VPN/ExpressRoute, load balancers, and routing topologies
• Build and manage Azure infrastructure using DevOps practices and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all Azure networking issues, leading problem-solving efforts and guiding architecture decisions
• Ensure secure and reliable connectivity between cloud and on-premises environments while maintaining optimal performance, resiliency, and availability
• Lead security hardening and protection of infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments while supporting system and workload migrations
• Mentor and collaborate with System Administrators on account administration, VM configuration, monitoring implementation, and operational support
• Oversee all system changes and ensure compliance with DISA STIGs, hardening guidelines, and relevant organizational controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 10+ years of related experience with at least 5+ years in database and data management
• 5+ years of experience in Azure IL5/IL6 environments
• CompTIA Security+ certification required to satisfy DoD 8570.01M requirements for IAT Level II
• Must be eligible for security clearance
• Extensive experience in design and development of network solutions in Azure IL5 and IL6 environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Entra Monitor
• Deep knowledge of Azure Network Design and Entra architecture establishment
• Strong understanding of CI/CD concepts and secure pipeline development in controlled cloud environments
• Advanced proficiency with Ansible or PowerShell scripting
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates)
• Strong presentation and communication skills for stakeholder engagement
• Additional Azure certifications (Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer Associate)
• Experience with government compliance frameworks and security standards
• Knowledge of containerization technologies and Kubernetes
• Experience with monitoring and logging solutions in Azure
• Previous experience in IT consulting or government contracting

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Professional development opportunities and certification support
• Retirement savings plan with company matching
• Opportunity to work on challenging government projects with cutting-edge technology