Azure Cloud Architect

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Azure Cloud Architect providing strategic leadership and technical guidance for complex cloud projects. Overseeing security and compliance for Azure environments with Department of Defense requirements.

Responsibilities:

  • Validate technical Engineering Assessments in close coordination with Cloud Engineers to ensure proposed solutions are viable and scalable.
  • Deliver specialized design recommendations across critical pillars: data storage, identity management, governance, and monitoring solutions.
  • Provide expert guidance on Mission Owner (MO) cloud transition strategies and collaborate with Program Managers to oversee the implementation of proposed architectures.
  • Advise on F5 configuration activities and evaluate the potential operational impacts of migrating from legacy appliances to a cloud-native security stack.
  • Provide strategic recommendations for the maintenance and sustainment of the DoD Secure Cloud Computing Architecture (SCCA) Functional Requirements Document (FRD) within Azure Government.
  • Lead the implementation and long-term sustainment of the future Cloud Native Security Stack and potential Shared Services.
  • Deliver expertise and strategic configurations for Azure Firewall Premium (AFW-P) to enhance organizational threat protection.
  • Guide the transition toward Zero Trust Architectures to meet modern federal security mandates.
  • Coordinate with Cloud Operations Engineers to design and ensure high availability and failover capabilities across both Azure Government and Commercial environments.
  • Ensure all architectural designs support the rigorous requirements of Azure Government and applicable commercial cloud services.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
  • 2–4 years of cloud engineering experience with a deep background in Azure administration and cloud architecture.
  • Specific expertise in the strategic maintenance and sustainment of DoD SCCA functional requirements.
  • Experience with CI/CD and DevSecOps toolchains.
  • Security+ certification.
  • U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance.
  • Active DoD Top Secret clearance (preferred).
  • Advanced Cloud certification (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Associate) (preferred).
  • Proven experience implementing DISA STIG configurations (preferred).
  • Experience supporting compliance for DoD SRG and NIST SP 800-53 security controls (preferred).

Benefits:

  • medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • life insurance
  • long and short-term disability and other insurance products
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401K Retirement Plan options
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • assorted voluntary benefits