Senior Azure Cloud Architect — Hybrid, Zero Trust & DoD

Sarela Technology Solutions LLC; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer Architect (Azure) to support a large DOD contract. The ideal candidate will design secure Azure architectures, manage Microsoft Entra ID, and ensure compliance with DoD standards. Applicants should have MS Azure architecture expertise, DoD clearance, and significant experience in cybersecurity. This role presents an opportunity to work on significant national defense programs within a collaborative and mission-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Active Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
• Active DoD clearance.
• 12+ years of prior relevant experience or a Masters degree with 10+ years of experience.
• 5+ years of experience with secure Azure-based solutions.
• Proven expertise in Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and secure Azure-based cloud architectures.
• Lead management of Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD.
• Integrate federated identity solutions with AWS Identity Center.
• Develop Azure governance frameworks aligning with DoD principles.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams compliance with STIGs and controls.

Skills

Microsoft Azure architecture

Identity and access management

Cross-cloud interoperability

Terraform

Bicep

CI/CD automation

Education

BS degree

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Tools

Azure CLI

Azure Resource Manager templates

AWS Identity Center

Job description

A leading IT services company is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer Architect (Azure) to support a large DOD contract. The ideal candidate will design secure Azure architectures, manage Microsoft Entra ID, and ensure compliance with DoD standards. Applicants should have MS Azure architecture expertise, DoD clearance, and significant experience in cybersecurity. This role presents an opportunity to work on significant national defense programs within a collaborative and mission-focused environment.