Job ID: VA-785745 (911791126)
Hybrid/Local Azure Architect (Certification copy must/15+) with Network/storage, Key Vault/Entra ID, Functions/Web App/App Service/Containers, micro-services/server-less, RPO/RTO, DevOps, SQL Server, GitHub, SQL Server/Oracle and Cosmos DB experience
Location: Richmond, VA(VDOT)
Duration: 12 Months
Skills:
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 a 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-premise 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 (Pls upload cert under reference tab) Required 2 Years
Job Description:
REPLACING 778459. Pls note: The mgr has not been able to find candidates with the combination of SR level technical experience as an Azure Cloud Architect
along with solid communications skills needed for this role. Candidates so far have not been about to clearly articulate the experience that is on their resume during the interviews.
Pls make sure you are technically vetting anyone you plan to submit and make sure they are not using any AI tools to assist them during your vetting process.
Lastly, pls note that some on site is REQUIRED; do not submit if they cannot agree to this arrangement.
• 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.