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Azure Cloud Architect

nLeague
Richmond, VA Contractor
POSTED ON 3/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2026
Job ID: 785745

Position: Azure Cloud Architect 4

Client: VITA

Location: PO04973943 - L2 - needs revision of hrs remaining

Duration: 06 Months

VITA - Sr Azure Cloud Architect

ON SITE REQUIRED: 2-3 days/week (parking available on site at no cost for contractors)

DURATION: 1 year expected

About The Role/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.

Required Skills

  • 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 5 years
  • 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)

Salary : $80 - $90

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