Senior Infrastructure Consultant - Airbus; AIR Lead Architect

Senior Infrastructure Consultant - Airbus (AIR) Lead Architect

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** Location*
* This role is based in the US.

** About The Job You're Considering*
* The Lead Technical Enterprise Architect provides overarching technical and architectural leadership across Microsoft GCC-High, Azure Government, and related secure cloud environments. This role is responsible for translating client mission and compliance requirements into secure, scalable, and maintainable enterprise cloud architectures that align with CMMC Level 2, NIST SP 800-171, and DoD Cloud Computing SRG requirements.

Serving as the primary liaison between the client and the internal delivery team, the Architect ensures that all design and implementation activities adhere to compliance standards, technical best practices, and client objectives. The role leads a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the design, integration, and sustainment of secure landing zones, Entra  (Azure AD), Intune, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Windows 365, Defender for Cloud, and other Microsoft 365 GCC-High services.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring deep technical knowledge, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills to guide both internal engineering resources and client stakeholders toward a common architectural vision.

** Your Role*
* ** Architecture Leadership & Design*
* + Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture roadmap for Azure Government and GCC-High environments.

+ Lead the design of secure Azure Landing Zones, including hub-and-spoke networking, Express Route integration, and hybrid connectivity to on-premises systems.

+ Ensure architectural compliance with DoD SRG, NIST SP 800-171, and CMMC Level 2.

+ Direct solutioning for identity, endpoint management, monitoring, and security-including Entra  P2, Intune, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, and Azure Monitor.

+ Incorporate redundancy, performance optimization, and cost efficiency into all designs.

** Client Liaison & Requirements Translation*
* + Serve as the primary technical point of contact for the client and lead all architecture-related discussions and reviews.

+ Translate client requirements into actionable designs, work packages, and technical tasks.

+ Communicate architectural risks, constraints, and trade-offs clearly to both technical and business stakeholders.

+ Maintain full traceability from client requirements through technical implementation.

** Team Oversight & Delivery Execution*
* + Lead a cross-functional team of cloud engineers, system administrators, network specialists, and security analysts.

+ Define priorities, assign tasks, and oversee all engineering deliverables to ensure alignment with the architecture plan.

+ Review technical documentation, diagrams, and SOPs for accuracy and completeness.

+ Conduct peer reviews, enforce configuration standards, and provide technical mentorship.

+ Collaborate with the project manager or Scrum Master to track progress, resolve blockers, and ensure on-schedule delivery.

** Compliance, Governance & Risk Management*
* + Enforce compliance with CMMC Level 2, NIST SP 800-171, and FedRAMP High controls.

+ Define and oversee governance policies for access control, configuration baselines, and data protection.

+ Review and approve technical changes following established change-management procedures.

+ Partner with the ISSM and compliance team to maintain audit readiness and continuous compliance.

** Continuous Improvement & Innovation*
* + Identify opportunities to enhance security posture, automation, and cost optimization.

+ Evaluate new Microsoft capabilities (e.g., Windows 365 GCC-High, Copilot for M365, Purview).

+ Recommend modernization strategies that align with client missions and evolving compliance requirements.

** Your Skills And Experience*
* +…