Azure Cloud Architect

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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CACI is seeking an Azure Cloud Architect to join our Cloud Operations team supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Azure Cloud Architect will play a key role in assessing, designing, implementing, and supporting large-scale Azure cloud solutions for different applications, and automating cloud operations and deployment.

**Location:** Remote; Springfield, VA is preferable (for occasional client site visits)

**Shift:** Core Hours MON FRI, 8am 5pm eastern time; some afterhours/weekend work for maintenances/escalations

**About the Role:**

As an Azure Cloud Architect your responsibilities include:

Provide subject matter expertise using best practices for designing cloud solutions and migration of existing systems to the cloud within cross-functional, agile teams.

Develop and implement ways to move applications and workloads to the cloud.

Work closely with application and system owners to understand solution requirements and identify architectural patterns.

Monitor compliance of cloud resources to ensure they fit industry guardrails and best practices.

Research and propose solutions for Azure data transformation, data connections, operational frameworks, and application integration.

Work closely with other architects and engineers to create and maintain architectural templates build templates, and operational templates.

Lead the cloud architecture design for Azure to meet clients technical, security, and business needs.

Configure cloud systems for high availability and scalability.

Implement and Administer Azure Cloud IaaS services/systems and facets of future planning associated with delivery of Cloud capabilities as defined by the Agencys enterprise architecture.

Consult, run proofs of concepts, and advise the best use of Azure services to solve current challenges.

Develop and maintain software solutions/scripts to support automation of cloud configuration and administration to develop desired state configuration for the Agencys Azure Cloud Platform.

Provision, manage, monitor, and decommission Azure Cloud services/systems.

Support security audits, accreditation, and certification processes, and obtaining authority to operate (ATO) for cloud-based system architectures.

Participating in a daily stand-up meetings to report accomplishments, plans for the day, and any roadblocks encountered.

Interact with Government and Contractor staff in meetings and working sessions on Microsoft Teams.

Maintain documentation of Azure environment in accordance with Agency policy.

**Required Qualifications:**

Ability to attain DHS EOD

BA/BS degree 15 years in the industry or MA/MS 12 years in the industry

10 years experience in solutioning, designing, development, and delivering computer systems

Proven experience as Cloud Architect with a focus on Azure

Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification

Proven skills in leadership, relationship building, negotiation, collaboration, advocacy, governance, and consensus building

Scripting and automation experience

Thorough understanding of and experience with multiple SDLC methods such as waterfall, SCRUM, and/or Agile

Knowledge of IT Application architecture, Design methodologies across multiple platforms

Ability to communicate (verbally and written) in English, in a clear, concise manner

**Preferred Qualifications:**

Experience with other cloud platforms, specifically AWS

Experience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)

Understanding of hybrid cloud architectures and multi-cloud strategies

Experience using ServiceNow, JIRA, and Confluence

**What We Can Offer You:**

- Weve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nations highest priorities.

- For over 60 years, the principles of CACIs unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

**Company Overview:**

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

**Pay Range** : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits)

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$119,800 - $263,600