Azure Cloud Architect

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This role is for an "Azure Cloud Architect" in Richmond, VA, from 05/01/2025 to 04/30/2026, with a pay rate of "TBD." Requires 5 years' experience in Azure services, cloud security, and architecture, plus Microsoft Certification in Azure Solutions Architect.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
💰 - Day rate
Unknown
Unknown
🗓️ - Date discovered
April 16, 2025
🕒 - Project duration
More than 6 months
🏝️ - Location type
Hybrid
📄 - Contract type
Unknown
🔒 - Security clearance
Unknown
📍 - Location detailed
Richmond, VA
🧠 - Skills detailed
#Migration #SQL Server #Containers #Azure cloud #Azure DevOps #Cloud #DevOps #Oracle #Documentation #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Security #Data Storage #Storage #Microservices #Azure #GitHub #Vault
Role description

State of Virginia

Job Title/Req No - VITA - Azure Cloud Architect 4 (761439)

Start Date - 05/01/2025

End Date - 04/30/2026

Client location - 7325 Beaufont Spring Drive Richmond, VA

Interview Type - Both Web Cam and In-Person Interview

Work Arrangement - Hybrid

Short Description-

Sr Azure Cloud Architect

ON SITE REQUIRED: 3 days/week (parking available on site at no cost for contractors)

DURATION: 1 year expected

Full Job Description -

Sr Azure Cloud Architect

ON SITE REQUIRED: 3 days/week (parking available on site at no cost for contractors)

DURATION: 1 year expected

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.

Skills Matrix -

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, microservices architecture and serverless 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 an 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

Skills: on-premise architect,azure functions,microsoft certification in azure solutions architect,cloud,devops,azure devops,serverless architecture,documentation writing,designing cloud solutions,architecture,azure services,containers,cloud security principles,github enterprise cloud,microservices architecture,communication skills,azure web app/app service,cloud-based security posture activities,azure network and storage architectures,data storage products,oracle,microservices,availability options,non-relational data storage products,single and multi-cloud strategies,cloud fundamentals,cosmos db,sql server,azure