Azure Cloud Architect 4

Role: Azure Cloud Architect 4

Location: Richmond, VA Hybrid

Duration: 12 Months

Interview: Phone+Skype+F2F

Microsoft Certification in Azure Solutions Architect is REQUIRED.

If selected, this role requires your candidate be ON SITE 3 days/week (NO EXCEPTIONS).

Work Arrangement: Arrangement

ON SITE REQUIRED: 3 days/week

Pls note: Mgr will do initial Virtual (Web based IV) but reserves the right to do a follow up IN PERSON interview if they deem necessary. Pls make sure your candidate is aware.

DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Azure Architect will be advising agency on architecture and security concerns associated with Azure including in-place migrations/refactoring.

Architect will need to make recommendations on lift and shift and on-premise to cloud native migrations.

Architect will need to make recommendations with refactoring within Azure environment.

Architect will need to conduct testing within Azure to show minimal viable product of an architecture.

Architect will need to understand available offerings from COV, MSI and other connected parties.

Architect will make configurations to Azure in support of agency-level objectives. Configurations will be primarily to Azure-based services.

Architect will need to sign Non-Disclosure Agreement.

Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience

Strong knowledge of cloud fundamentals Required 5 Years

Knowledge of single and multi-cloud strategies and implications Required 5 Years

Knowledge and experience in designing cloud solutions encapsulating all aspects of design that meet business requirements Required 5 Years

Strong knowledge and experience with Azure network and storage architectures Required 5 Years

Strong knowledge and experience with Azure Services (examples Azure Key Vault, Entra ID, etc.) Required 5 Years

Strong knowledge and experience with Azure Functions, Azure Web App/App Service, Containers, micro-services architecture and server-less architecture Required 5 Years

Demonstrated knowledge of cloud security principles including zero-trust, network segmentation, just-in-time access, conditional access etc Required 5 Years

Knowledge of availability options. Demonstrated experience architecting solutions that meet RPO and RTO objectives in Azure Required 5 Years

Effective documentation writing. Candidate should be able to write professional documentation including position papers, architecture documentation Required 5 Years

Experience in managing cloud-based security posture activities including vulnerability remediation, perimeter defense architecture, encryption in tran Required 5 Years

Knowledge and experience in DevOps including Azure DevOps and GitHub Enterprise Cloud Required 5 Years

Knowledge and experience in data storage products like SQL Server, Oracle. Knowledge of non-relational data storage products like Cosmos DB Required 5 Years

Experience as a on-premises architect 5+ years Required 5 Years

Strong communication skills. Candidate should be able to effectively communicate with technical and business staff Required 5 Years

Microsoft Certification in Azure Solutions Architect Required 2 Years