Job ID: VA-778459 (911791014)
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 (VITA)
Duration: 7 Months
Position: 1 (2)
ON SITE REQUIRED: 3 days/week (parking available on site at no cost for contractors)
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. Candidates 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
Description:
**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 agencies on architecture and security concerns associated with Azure including in-place migrations/refactoring.
• Architects will need to make recommendations on lift and shift and on-premise to cloud native migrations.
• Architects will need to make recommendations with refactoring within the Azure environment.
• Architects will need to conduct testing within Azure to show minimal viable product of an architecture.
• Architects will need to understand available offerings from COV, MSI and other connected parties.
• Architects will make configurations to Azure in support of agency-level objectives. Configurations will be primarily to Azure-based services.
• Architects will need to sign Non-Disclosure Agreements.