This position is hybrid remote and requires to be on-site as needed in Washington, DC.

Must be local to DC, MD, and VA States or within a 2-hour commute.

Due to Federal Government Security Clearance Requirements: U.S. Citizenship

Do you thrive in high-stakes environments and have a passion for designing secure, scalable cloud solutions? Are you an expert in Azure with a deep understanding of mission-critical architecture principles? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking a talented Azure Architect to join our team and play a pivotal role in the design and implementation of a mission-critical program on Microsoft Azure. This program is essential to the success of our organization, and your expertise will be crucial in ensuring its stability, performance, and security.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into secure, highly available, and scalable Azure solutions aligned with the Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework.
• Design and implement robust Azure architectures for the mission-critical program, leveraging best practices for infrastructure, security, disaster recovery, and performance optimization.
• Deep dive into Azure services like Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure SQL Database, Azure Active Directory, and others to create the optimal solution.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation of the entire architecture.
• Partner with developers, security engineers, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of the solution.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks, ensuring the platform meets the highest security standards.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in Azure and cloud technologies.
• Participate in code reviews and provide technical guidance to development teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to the Azure environment.

Qualifications:

• Active DoD Top Secret
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5 years of experience designing and implementing cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Proven experience with mission-critical architecture principles and best practices.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure services, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
• Strong understanding of security principles and best practices for cloud deployments.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.