What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Architect position at InfoStride?
Job Title: Azure Cloud Architect
Location: 7325 Beaufont Spring Drive Richmond, VA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Interview: Webcam or In-Person
Overview:
The Azure Cloud Architect will design, secure, and optimize Azure cloud solutions, supporting migrations, modernization, and architecture development for the agency. The role requires strong expertise in Azure services, cloud security, and enterprise-scale architecture.
Responsibilities:
• Advise on Azure architecture, security, and migration strategies (lift-and-shift and cloud-native).
• Recommend and implement refactoring within existing Azure environments.
• Conduct MVP/POC testing to validate architectural designs.
• Configure Azure services to meet agency objectives.
• Leverage COV, MSI, and partner offerings in solution design.
• Produce clear technical documentation and architecture materials.
• Ensure solutions meet availability, RPO/RTO, and zero-trust security requirements.
• Manage cloud security posture and remediation activities.
• Support DevOps processes using Azure DevOps and GitHub Enterprise Cloud.
Required Skills & Experience:
• 5 years in cloud architecture and Azure platform design.
• Strong knowledge of Azure networking, storage, identity, and core services (Key Vault, Entra ID).
• Experience with Azure Functions, App Service, containers, microservices, and serverless architectures.
• Expertise in cloud security principles (zero-trust, segmentation, conditional access).
• Experience designing highly available solutions and meeting RPO/RTO targets.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Experience with DevOps pipelines and automation tools.
• Knowledge of SQL Server, Oracle, and non-relational databases like Cosmos DB.
• 5 years as an on-premises architect.
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect certification required.
Skill Matrix:
• Strong knowledge of cloud fundamentals
• Knowledge of single and multi-cloud strategies and implications
• Knowledge and experience in designing cloud solutions encapsulating all aspects of design that meet business requirements.
• Strong knowledge and experience with Azure network and storage architectures
• Strong knowledge and experience with Azure Services (examples Azure Key Vault, Entra ID, etc.)
• Strong knowledge and experience with Azure Functions, Azure Web App/App Service, Containers, micro-services architecture and server-less architecture.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cloud security principles including zero-trust, network segmentation, just-in-time access, conditional access etc.
• Knowledge of availability options. Demonstrated experience architecting solutions that meet RPO and RTO objectives in Azure.
• Effective documentation writing. Candidate should be able to write professional documentation including position papers, architecture documentation a
• Experience in managing cloud-based security posture activities including vulnerability remediation, perimeter defense architecture, encryption in tran
• Knowledge and experience in DevOps including Azure DevOps and GitHub Enterprise Cloud.
• Knowledge and experience in data storage products like SQL Server, Oracle. Knowledge of non-relational data storage products like Cosmos DB.
• Experience as a on-premise architect
• Strong communication skills. Candidate should be able to effectively communicate with technical and business staff.
• Microsoft Certification in Azure Solutions Architect (Pls upload cert under reference tab)
