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Job Title: Azure Cloud Architect SME
Location: Washington D.C. - Hybrid Remote
Eligibility: Candidate must possess an active Secret clearance
Job Description:
Our client is seeking an Azure Cloud Architect / Developer SME to design, build, and secure large-scale Azure Government environments supporting mission‑critical federal systems.
Key Responsibilities
Architect secure, scalable Azure GovCloud infrastructures and network connectivity
Design cloud-native data platforms, pipelines, and analytics architectures.
Automate cloud provisioning with Terraform/ARM/Bicep; ensure consistent, FedRAMP‑compliant environments
Implement Azure AD, RBAC, least‑privilege, encryption, and NIST‑aligned security controls
Apply DISA STIGs/CIS benchmarks and lead architecture reviews/documentation
Drive FinOps optimization and guide engineering teams on cloud best practices
Migrate NTIA’s Unclassified Spectrum Management Systems to Azure Government
Migrate the NTIA Secret environment to the Azure Secret Cloud
Enhance the security and administration of Spectrum IT systems operations.
Migrate and modernize with config-level changes
Push toward Platform as a Service (PaaS) and cloud-native where possible
Replatform if the application can leverage Azure PaaS
Rehost using Azure Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) if the application can’t leverage Azure PaaS
Use Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well-Architected Framework
Leverage the NTIA FSDS IL5 tenant based on the single tenant architect
Requirements:
Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree, or equivalent experience
Experience: 10 years cloud engineering/architecture experience
Experience with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well-Architected Framework
Strong Azure, Terraform/Bicep, networking, automation, and security expertise
Familiarity with Ansible, PowerShell DSC, and modern development tools/languages
Certification(s): One or more required certifications (Azure Architect, Azure Engineer, CISSP, etc.)
Clearance: Must possess and maintain an Active Secret or higher clearance
ship Required
Location: Hybrid in Washington, D.C. (3 days a week on‑site)
Salary : $180,000 - $225,000