Senior Cloud Architect: Azure & M365 SME

EOA Technologies; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EOA Technologies is seeking a Senior SME Cloud Engineer to lead Azure and Microsoft 365 cloud initiatives for a U.S. Government customer. The role focuses on strategic guidance, secure, scalable architectures, and governance across mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities include enterprise cloud strategy, end-to-end cloud transformation, M365 migrations, and zero-trust security implementations, with audits and leadership reviews supporting cloud governance.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
• Two cloud certifications beyond fundamentals in Azure or AWS.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 12+ years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise-wide cloud strategy encompassing Azure infrastructure, M365 service integration, and operational resilience.
• Lead full lifecycle cloud transformation initiatives including planning, design, execution, and sustainment.
• Architect secure Azure solutions with AKS, Synapse, Logic Apps, and Sentinel.
• Direct enterprise-level M365 migrations (cross-tenant, government cloud, or hybrid Exchange).
• Drive implementation of zero-trust security, data loss prevention (DLP), identity protection, and Purview compliance features.
• Consult with business and technical leadership to align cloud solutions with strategic objectives.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging Azure and M365 technologies into existing environments.
• Establish policies, standards, and governance frameworks for both Azure and M365 operations.
• Represent cloud interests during audits, technical reviews, and C-level planning sessions.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Azure

Microsoft 365 (M365)

Zero-trust security

Security compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Azure Synapse

Logic Apps

Microsoft Sentinel

Purview

M365 migrations

Job description

EOA Technologies is seeking a Senior SME Cloud Engineer to lead Azure and Microsoft 365 cloud initiatives for a U.S. Government customer. The role focuses on strategic guidance, secure, scalable architectures, and governance across mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities include enterprise cloud strategy, end-to-end cloud transformation, M365 migrations, and zero-trust security implementations, with audits and leadership reviews supporting cloud governance.