Senior Azure Cloud Architect - Cloud Strategy & Security

Cloud Analytics Technologies, LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm located in Richmond, Virginia, is looking for an Azure Architect to provide expertise on architecture and security concerns in Azure environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud technologies, particularlyAzure, and will be responsible for making critical recommendations on migrations and configurations while ensuring compliance with agency objectives. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential for this role, along with a relevant Microsoft certification.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cloud fundamentals required.
• 5+ years experience knowledge of single and multi-cloud strategies.
• 5+ years in designing cloud solutions meeting business requirements.
• 5+ years strong experience with Azure network and storage architectures.
• 5+ years experience with Azure services like Key Vault and Entra ID.
• 5+ years experience with Azure Functions and micro-services architecture.
• 5+ years knowledge of cloud security principles including zero-trust.
• 5+ years experience architecting solutions to meet RPO and RTO objectives.
• 5+ years effective documentation writing experience required.
• 5+ years managing cloud-based security posture activities.
• 5+ years knowledge of DevOps including Azure DevOps and GitHub.
• 5+ years experience with SQL Server, Oracle, and non-relational databases like Cosmos DB.
• 5+ years experience as an on-premise architect required.
• 5+ years strong communication skills to interact with staff.
• 2+ years Microsoft Certification in Azure Solutions Architect.

Responsibilities

• Advise on architecture and security concerns with Azure.
• Make recommendations for cloud migrations.
• Conduct Azure testing to demonstrate architecture viability.
• Configure Azure based on agency objectives.

Skills

Cloud fundamentals

Single and multi-cloud strategies

Designing cloud solutions

Azure network and storage architectures

Azure Services (Key Vault, Entra ID)

Azure Functions, Web App/App Service

Cloud security principles

Availability options and RPO/RTO objectives

Effective documentation writing

Cloud-based security posture activities

DevOps (Azure DevOps, GitHub)

Data storage products (SQL Server, Oracle, Cosmos DB)

On-premise architect experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Certification in Azure Solutions Architect

Education

Microsoft Certification in Azure Solutions Architect

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

A leading technology consulting firm located in Richmond, Virginia, is looking for an Azure Architect to provide expertise on architecture and security concerns in Azure environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud technologies, particularlyAzure, and will be responsible for making critical recommendations on migrations and configurations while ensuring compliance with agency objectives. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential for this role, along with a relevant Microsoft certification.