Azure Cloud Architect

VITA - 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 agency on architecture and security concerns associated with Azure including in-place migrations/refactoring. • Architect will need to make recommendations on lift and shift and on-premise to cloud native migrations. • Architect will need to make recommendations with refactoring within Azure environment. • Architect will need to conduct testing within Azure to show minimal viable product of an architecture. • Architect will need to understand available offerings from COV, MSI and other connected parties. • Architect will make configurations to Azure in support of agency-level objectives. Configurations will be primarily to Azure-based services. • Architect will need to sign Non-Disclosure Agreement.  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, micro-services architecture and server-less 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 a on-premise architect 5 years Required 5 Years Strong communication skills. Candidate 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  Question 1 Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment? Question 2 Please list candidate's email address. Question 3 In what city and state does your candidate currently reside? If you indicate they are in Richmond, VA then pls upload a copy of their driver's license under the Reference Tab in Vector (copies of utility bills seem to be too easy to alter so a driver's license with their name and address is required now). Question 4 Microsoft Certification in Azure Solutions Architect is REQUIRED. Please upload a copy of this cert under the Reference tab in Vector. If no cert is uploaded, then we will bypass this candidate without notifying you so pls make sure it's in Vector before you click on submit! Question 5 If selected, this role requires your candidate be ON SITE 3 days/week (NO EXCEPTIONS). Does your candidate agree to this arrangement? Parking IS available at no cost to contractors at this location. Question 6 Mgr will do initial Virtual (Web based IV) but reserves the right to do a follow up IN PERSON interview if they deem necessary. Does your candidate agree to this interview arrangement? Question 7 Make sure to HIGHLIGHT (or BOLD) the required skills on their resume that match the skills matrix. This helps us (and you) to identify if your candidate is truly a match and has the experience that support what the agency requires for this role!