Azure Cloud Architect

Job Title

Azure Cloud Architect

Richmond, VA – Hybrid (Onsite required 2–3 days/week)

Initial Virtual (Web interview) + Manager reserves the right to request a follow-up In‑Person interview

• Advise agency on Azure architecture, security concerns, and migration strategies.
• Recommend solutions for lift‑and‑shift, refactoring, and cloud‑native migrations.
• Conduct architecture testing in Azure to demonstrate minimal viable product designs.
• Configure Azure services to support agency‑level objectives.
• Understand offerings from COV, MSI, and connected partners for effective architectural integration.
• Produce high‑quality documentation including architecture papers, technical designs, and implementation guides.
• Ensure adherence to cloud security best practices including zero‑trust, segmentation, conditional access, and JIT access.
• Sign Non‑Disclosure Agreement (mandatory).

• Strong knowledge of cloud fundamentals – Required, 5 Years
• Knowledge of single and multi‑cloud strategies and implications – Required, 5 Years
• Experience designing cloud solutions that meet business requirements – Required, 5 Years
• Strong knowledge of Azure network and storage architectures – Required, 5 Years
• Strong knowledge of Azure Services (Azure Key Vault, Entra , etc.) – Required, 5 Years
• Strong knowledge of Azure Functions, Web App/App Service, Containers, micro‑services & server‑less architecture – Required, 5 Years
• Demonstrated knowledge of cloud security principles including zero‑trust, segmentation, JIT access, conditional access – Required, 5 Years
• Knowledge of availability options; architected solutions that meet RPO and RTO objectives in Azure – Required, 5 Years
• Effective documentation writing – Required, 5 Years
• Managing cloud‑based security posture activities (vulnerability remediation, perimeter defense, encryption) – Required, 5 Years
• Knowledge of Dev Ops tools including Azure Dev Ops and Git Hub Enterprise Cloud – Required, 5 Years
• Knowledge of data storage products (SQL Server, Oracle) and non‑relational storage (Cosmos DB) – Required, 5 Years
• Experience as an on‑premise architect – Required, 5 Years
• Strong communication skills – Required, 5 Years
• Microsoft Certification in Azure Solutions Architect (upload certificate under reference tab) – Required, 2 Years