Azure Cloud Architect at Richmond, VA

MUST be Local Candidates ONLY (Richmond, VA)

Role is Azure Cloud Architect
Position is Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite
Interview type is Both Web Cam and In Person Interview
Start Date: 05/01/2025 & End Date: 04/30/2026
Worksite Address: 7325 Beaufont Spring Drive Richmond, VA (Local Only)
Client is State of VA

Microsoft Certification in Azure Solutions Architect is REQUIRED. Please get certificate copy from the candidate.

Short Description:
Sr Azure Cloud Architect
ON SITE REQUIRED: 3 days/week (parking available on site at no cost for contractors)
DURATION: 1 year expected

Full Description:

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.

Required / Desired Skills
Skill
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)