Hybrid- First 2-3 weeks will be onsite for training etc. Once acclimated will move to 2x a week onsite- 3x a week remote! Onsite days are Tuesdays/Thursday

Summary
The Azure Cloud Architect position requires a strong foundation in cloud computing, cloud architecture, and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate should possess expertise in IT, web services, and SaaS and have a solid understanding of PaaS and operating systems. Premium skills in service-oriented architecture, VMWare, and solution architecture are highly valued for this role. Additionally, knowledge of Azure, VMWare, and cloud architecture is essential. Experience with Docker, AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform will be beneficial in this position. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing cloud solutions, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and ensuring the security and scalability of cloud services.

Responsibilities include:

· Architect, design, and deploy enterprise-level cloud-based solutions for hosting, backup, off-site data replication and service level capacity solutions.

· Test Microsoft local services support on Stack HCI such as print services, domain controllers, VDI (if available) and validation of network connective performance, data transfer performance, and key Azure Services.

· Act as the technical team lead for cloud projects.

· Support the implementation of Azure hardware and operating systems solutions to provide hosting services to multiple sites.

· Provide Tier III support to deployed systems.

· Assist in the development of Enterprise policies and directives.

· Conduct Technical Exchange Meetings.

· Create test plans, installation guides, technical specifications, white papers as required.

· Communicate regularly to government POCs regarding project activities and status.

Qualifications:

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience. Additional experience in lieu of degree.Top Secret Clearance Required.

Desired Experience:

· Core networking concepts (Segmentation, sub-netting, routing, public IP, private IP)

· Virtualization (Azure Cloud & On- prem IaaS)

· Automation and scripting

· Cloud IaaS (Any provider but Azure is preferred)

· Cloud PaaS/SaaS (Any provider but Azure is preferred)

· Code Source Control

· Infrastructure as Code

· Agile / DevOps concepts

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $170,000.00 - $187,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 8 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Azure Cloud Engineer/Azure Architect: 7 years (Required)
• Architect, design, deploy enterprise level Azure solutions: 7 years (Required)
• Test Microsoft local services support on Stack HCI: 6 years (Required)

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC 20006 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC 20006: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20006