Senior Azure Cloud Architect - Remote, Gov & Security

Syms Strategic Group, LLC; Greenville (SC); Remote; USD 110,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a senior Azure-focused architect to lead cloud strategy for the Veterans Affairs program. You will design and implement secure, scalable Azure solutions, mentor teams, and collaborate with BD, capture, and proposal groups to deliver compelling, compliant proposals.

Applicants should have deep Azure expertise, strong security controls, and a proven ability to manage complex cloud environments across multiple subscriptions and governance boundaries.

Qualifications

• Proven track record designing, deploying, and managing Azure infrastructure.
• Experience with large-scale, high-availability cloud architecture.
• Extensive experience with core Azure services and security controls.
• Familiarity with cost management and governance in Azure.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation with Python/PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of complete Azure-based solutions for customer requirements.
• Collaborate with business development and proposal teams to optimize solutions.
• Design, implement, and govern secure, scalable Azure architectures.
• Mentor engineers and ensure alignment with security and governance standards.
• Support pre-bid/proposal activities and allocate technical staff as needed.

Skills

Azure cloud architecture

Azure services

Python scripting

PowerShell

CI/CD / DevOps

Azure security

Kubernetes / AKS

Azure Networking

Azure Monitor

Azure SQL / SQL DB

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure CLI

ARM templates

Azure DevOps / GitHub Actions

Terraform (inferred)

Azure Pipelines

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a senior Azure-focused architect to lead cloud strategy for the Veterans Affairs program. You will design and implement secure, scalable Azure solutions, mentor teams, and collaborate with BD, capture, and proposal groups to deliver compelling, compliant proposals.

Applicants should have deep Azure expertise, strong security controls, and a proven ability to manage complex cloud environments across multiple subscriptions and governance boundaries.