Solutions Architect - EA (Azure)

Code Plus Inc; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CODEplus is seeking a Solutions Architect - EA (Azure) to design, lead, and execute large-scale cloud modernization efforts for Department of Defense and federal customers.

This hands-on cloud architect will own Azure architecture, drive enterprise migrations, and advise senior stakeholders on cloud strategy and transformation while collaborating with Agile and DevSecOps teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Lead enterprise-scale Azure architecture for DoD and federal environments.
• Design landing zones, multi-region patterns, and scalable platforms.
• Advise senior stakeholders on cloud strategy and modernization.

Responsibilities

• Architect enterprise Azure solutions across hybrid environments.
• Lead migrations and modernization of 100+ portfolios.
• Contribute to DevSecOps and automation as code.
• Guide architecture reviews and governance activities.

Skills

Azure architecture

Cloud engineering

DevSecOps

Security compliance

Leadership

Agile

AKS

Terraform

Bicep

ARM

Python

PowerShell

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

ARM

AKS

Python

PowerShell

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Why CODEplus

CODEplus is a software engineering and modernization company with over 31 years supporting federal agencies including DoD, NASA, DOE, NRC, and USPS. We combine the agility and innovation of a small business with mature engineering, Agile, and DevSecOps delivery practices to support mission-critical modernization efforts.

Position Title: Solutions Architect - EA (Azure)

Various position levels for each position:

Junior-level – 2-3 years of experience

Mid-level – 4-8 years of experience

Senior-level – 10+ years of experience

Location: Huntsville, AL (Hybrid/On-Site preferred, possibly remote)
Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required

Position Overview

CODEplus is seeking a Solutions Architect - EA (Azure) to design, lead, and execute large-scale cloud modernization efforts for Department of Defense and federal customers.

This role is ideal for a hands-on cloud architect with deep engineering expertise, who has led enterprise migrations, designed secure cloud platforms, and advised senior stakeholders on cloud strategy and transformation.

You will serve as the technical authority for Azure architecture, driving solution design across complex, mission-critical environments, while actively contributing to implementation alongside Agile and DevSecOps teams.

This position blends architecture leadership, hands-on engineering, and customer advisory, consistent with CODEplus's engineering-first culture.

Key Responsibilities

Azure Architecture & Platform Design

• Lead architecture and design of enterprise-scale Azure solutions, including Azure Government and hybrid environments
• Design and implement Azure landing zones, multi-region architectures, and high-availability solutions
• Define reusable cloud patterns, reference architectures, and platform standards
• Architect solutions aligned with Well-Architected Framework principles (Azure CAF), performance, cost optimization, and operational excellence
• Ensure compliance with DoD security requirements (IL4/IL5, RMF, Zero Trust, NIST 800-53)

Cloud Modernization & Migration

• Lead large-scale cloud migrations and transformations, including legacy and cloud-native workloads
• Architect modernization approaches including:
  • Rehosting, replatforming, and refactoring strategies
  • Containerization and microservices (AKS)
  • Serverless and event-driven architectures
• Support migration planning for 100+ application portfolios, including dependency mapping and sequencing

Hands-on Engineering & DevSecOps

• Actively contribute to implementation, including:
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM)
  • CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps automation
  • Security automation and compliance enforcement
• Develop or guide development of automation scripts (Python, PowerShell) for infrastructure and operations
• Lead design reviews, code reviews, and ensure architectural integrity across deployments

Agile Leadership & Technical Execution

• Provide technical leadership to Agile/SAFe teams, supporting PI planning, backlog refinement, and sprint execution
• Mentor engineers in cloud engineering, DevOps, and architecture best practices
• Resolve complex system-level challenges across performance, scalability, and security

Customer Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a trusted advisor to government customers and senior leadership
• Translate mission needs into technical strategy and cloud architecture decisions
• Deliver:
  • Executive briefings
  • Architecture diagrams
  • Trade studies and decision papers
• Participate in TIMs, design reviews, and program governance

Integration & Systems Engineering

• Lead integration across:
  • Cloud services
  • On-prem / hybrid environments
  • External mission systems
• Collaborate across cybersecurity, networking, software, and systems engineering teams

Cost, Risk & Program Support

• Support cloud cost modeling, optimization strategies, and trade-off an