Solutions Architect 3 (Azure) (Remote)

Frey Consulting Group; Los Alamos (NM); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Solutions Architect to enhance their cloud security practices on Azure. This pivotal role involves developing automated guardrails, ensuring compliance with security frameworks, and optimizing cloud resources for cost-efficiency and performance. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including DevOps and Security, to implement best practices that prevent misconfigurations and mitigate risks. If you are passionate about cloud technologies and have a strong background in Azure, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching

Flexible Benefit Options

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in cloud environments, focusing on Azure security.
• Strong knowledge of automated security policies and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated guardrails for cloud environments on Azure.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with security frameworks.

Skills

Azure Security Policies

Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)

Cost Management in Azure

Scripting with PowerShell

Cloud Security Frameworks

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Azure Policy

Terraform

Ansible

Azure CLI

ARM Templates

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Solutions Architect 3 (Azure) opportunity in Los Alamos, NM to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Citizenship: United States Citizenship is required.

Work Location: The work location for this position is Remote.

Clearance: No Clearance requirements for this position.

Summary:

You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining automated guardrails for cloud environments on Microsoft Azure. Your role will involve ensuring that all cloud resources, workloads, and processes comply with company policies, security frameworks, and industry regulations, while optimizing for cost-efficiency, scalability, and performance. You will work closely with DevOps, Cloud Architects, Security teams, and other stakeholders to establish and enforce guardrails that prevent misconfigurations, mitigate risks, and promote best practices for cloud-native applications.

Responsibilities:

• Experience with design, implement, and manage automated security policies in Azure using tools such as Azure Policy, Blueprints, and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
• Experience with hands-on securing Azure Landing Zones.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar programs.
• Prioritize platform automation over manual processes to reduce the risk of human error, improve efficiency, and ensure consistent application.
• Experience in cost optimization, including implementing cost management and governance policies to avoid overspending, leveraging tools such as Azure Cost Management and Azure Advisor.
• Proven ability to work within an existing Azure team with hands-on experience in securing Azure landing zones.

Desired Qualifications:

• Security & Compliance: Experience in cloud security frameworks (e.g., CIS Benchmarks, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Scripting & Automation: Proficiency with PowerShell, Azure CLI, and/or ARM templates for automating tasks and enforcing cloud policies.
• Certifications: Azure certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly preferred.

Education:

Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers