Senior Enterprise Cloud Architect (Azure-First, Hybrid)

System One, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

System One is seeking an Enterprise Cloud & Infrastructure Architect to lead major infrastructure transitions and modernization initiatives in a Fairfax, VA hybrid environment. This contract, multi-year role focuses on Azure-first strategy, with AWS integration where appropriate and a strong governance framework.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in enterprise and cloud architecture, deep Azure expertise, and preferred TOGAF and Azure certifications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Enterprise/Cloud/Infrastructure Architecture or Systems Engineering.
• Experience designing and assessing enterprise cloud and hybrid-cloud environments.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure (Primary), AWS, and governance concepts.
• Experience developing target-state roadmaps and architecture assessments.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Preferred: Azure Solutions Architect Expert and TOGAF certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture for major infrastructure transitions and modernization initiatives.
• Assess current-state infrastructure and develop target-state architecture recommendations.
• Develop Azure-first roadmaps while leveraging AWS where appropriate.
• Evaluate storage environments and plan future-state capacity.
• Define modernization strategies and architecture governance controls.
• Develop architecture artifacts and roadmaps for ARB discussions.
• Facilitate workshops to translate business needs into implementation plans.
• Collaborate with teams on endpoint, security, and hybrid-workplace architectures.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Cloud Architecture

Azure

AWS

Education

TOGAF certification

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Tools

Infrastructure-as-Code

Azure

AWS

Job description

Job Title: Enterprise Cloud & Infrastructure Architect
Location: Fairfax, VA
Type: Contract, multi-year expected
Compensation: $80 -100 per hour
Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote
Hours: 40.0 hours per week
Security Clearance: None required

Responsibilities
• Serve as the primary architecture lead for major infrastructure transitions, facility move-outs, workload migrations, and enterprise modernization initiatives.
• Assess current-state infrastructure, identify capacity and capability gaps, and develop target-state architecture recommendations.
• Develop cloud adoption, migration, and modernization roadmaps supporting an Azure-first strategy while leveraging AWS where appropriate.
• Evaluate enterprise storage environments and develop recommendations for future-state storage architecture and capacity planning.
• Assess hardware and software lifecycle management processes and help develop modernization strategies and roadmaps.
• Lead archive, retention, and storage optimization assessments and proof-of-concept initiatives.
• Partner with desktop engineering and workplace technology teams to define modern endpoint management architectures and workplace modernization strategies.
• Develop architecture recommendations for endpoint security, device management, and hybrid-workplace capabilities.
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to assess and modernize critical communication services, including messaging platforms, contact center technologies, paging, notification, and alerting systems.
• Establish and evolve enterprise cloud governance frameworks, including landing-zone architecture, subscription and account-management strategies, infrastructure-as-Code standards and patterns, and cloud architecture guardrails and governance controls.
• Prepare architecture recommendations and supporting materials for Architecture Review Board (ARB) discussions and governance reviews.
• Facilitate workshops with agencies and technical teams to gather requirements, identify constraints, and translate business needs into architecture recommendations and implementation roadmaps.
• Develop architecture artifacts, assessments, target-state designs, standards, governance documentation, and strategic roadmaps.

Requirements
• 10+ years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, or Systems Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience designing and assessing enterprise cloud and hybrid-cloud environments.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure (Primary), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Enterprise Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Migration and Modernization, Storage and Capacity Planning, Endpoint Management and Workplace Modernization, Enterprise Communications Platforms, Technology Governance and Architecture Review Processes, Infrastructure-as-Code Concepts and Standards.
• Experience conducting architecture assessments and developing target-state architecture roadmaps.
• Strong stakeholder management, workshop facilitation, and executive communication skills.
• Preferred: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
• Preferred: TOGAF certification.
• Preferred: Experience supporting state, local, or federal government organizations.
• Preferred: Experience participating in Architecture Review Boards.
• Preferred: Experience with Microsoft 365, enterprise collaboration platforms, endpoint security, and hybrid-cloud environments.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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