Azure Cloud Architect

Full Job Description -
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 agencies on architecture and security concerns associated with Azure including in-place migrations/refactoring.
Architects will need to make recommendations on lift and shift and on-premise to cloud native migrations.
Architects will need to make recommendations with refactoring within the Azure environment.
Architects will need to conduct testing within Azure to show minimal viable product of an architecture.
Architects will need to understand available offerings from COV, MSI and other connected parties.
Architects will make configurations to Azure in support of agency-level objectives. Configurations will be primarily to Azure-based services.
Architects will need to sign Non-Disclosure Agreements.

Skills Matrix -
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, microservices architecture and serverless 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 an on-premise architect 5 years Required 5 Years
Strong communication skills. Candidates 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