Azure Cloud Architect

Job Title: Azure Cloud Architect

Job Location: Phoenix, AZ | Hybrid

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Description:

AgreeYa is a global Systems Integrator and is seeking a Azure Cloud Architect to join our growing team. This role requires close collaboration with stakeholders, technical teams, and leadership to ensure successful cloud adoption, compliance, and long-term sustainability. The position supports a strategic initiative to modernize and future-proof the Judicial Branch’s cloud environment with scalable, secure, and automated solutions At least 3 days in-office.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and governance of an enterprise-scale Azure cloud platform aligned with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) principles for the Judicial Branch.
• The Enterprise Architect will provide architectural leadership across cloud domains, including landing zone design, governance, security, networking, DevOps, and resilience.
• Responsibilities include designing and overseeing Azure infrastructure (VMs, App Services, Storage, SQL), establishing identity and access management using Azure AD and RBAC, enforcing security and compliance through policies and encryption, and implementing monitoring and optimization strategies.
• The role also ensures alignment with judicial compliance requirements and supports transition to commercial Azure and/or cloud-agnostic solutions.
• The architect will drive DevOps enablement, infrastructure-as-code adoption, automation, and scalable platform design while providing documentation, knowledge transfer, and ongoing architectural guidance.

Qualification Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of enterprise architecture experience Proven experience designing and implementing Azure cloud solutions at scale
• Hands-on experience with CAF-aligned cloud adoption and landing zones .
• Experience implementing security, compliance, and governance frameworks Experience with DevOps transformation and automation
• Experience leading cross-functional architecture initiatives
• Experience migrating from Government Azure to Commercial Azure Experience with large-scale public sector or regulated environments
• Experience with performance optimization and cost management in Azure Prior experience establishing enterprise governance models

Skills Requirement:

• Azure cloud architecture and platform design Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) expertise.
• Enterprise landing zone design and implementation Azure services: VMs, App Services, Storage, Azure SQL Identity and Access Management (Azure AD, RBAC, Managed Identities) Security and compliance (Azure Policy, Key Vault, encryption) Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform or similar) Monitoring and logging (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics) DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines Networking design and hybrid/cloud connectivity Governance frameworks and policy enforcement

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

AgreeYa is a global systems integrator delivering competitive advantage for its customers through software, solutions, and services. Established in 1999, AgreeYa is headquartered in Folsom, California, with a global footprint and a team of more than 2,200 staff across offices. AgreeYa works with 500 organizations ranging from Fortune 100 firms to small and large businesses across industries such as Telecom, Banking, Financial Services & Insurance, Healthcare, Utility & Energy, Technology, Public sector, Pharma & Biotech, and others. Please visit us at www.agreeya.com for more information.

AgreeYa is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected characteristics. Visit our website to learn about our Career & Culture.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $65.00 - $72.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience as a Azure Cloud Architect
• Do you have experience in Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
• Do you have experience in Azure infrastructure (VMs, App Services, Storage, SQL)
• Do you have experience of Security and compliance (Azure Policy, Key Vault, encryption)
• Do you have experience in Identity and Access Management (Azure AD, RBAC, Managed Identities)
• Are you comfortable to work Onsite in Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)
• Are you comfortable to work on W2

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Phoenix, AZ

Salary : $65 - $72