Senior Azure Architect​/Platform Engineer

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Tempe, AZ that is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Architect/Platform Engineer.

Summary:

The candidate should have personally designed, built, and operated Azure environments at scale and can own architecture decisions while still being hands‑on in the technology as is often the case in smaller/mid‑size companies. This candidate will be the technical lead for Azure infrastructure, cloud architecture, networking, and platform engineering.

• Designing Azure landing zones from scratch
• Building enterprise hub‑and‑spoke or Virtual WAN architectures
• Implementing governance using Management Groups, Azure Policy, RBAC, and Entra
• Building Infrastructure as Code solutions using Bicep or Terraform
• Designing secure networking including VPNs, Express Route, NSGs, Azure Firewall, and private endpoints
• Supporting both commercial Azure and Azure Government environments
• Working directly with application teams to design cloud‑native solutions
• Creating repeatable deployment patterns rather than one‑off solutions
• Working with both brownfield and greenfield implementations
• Troubleshooting complex Azure issues without relying on Microsoft support

• Azure Networking
• Entra
• Azure Virtual Networks
• Hub‑and‑Spoke Architecture
• Virtual WAN
• Azure Firewall
• VPN Connectivity
• Azure Policy
• Management Groups
• Infrastructure as Code (Bicep preferred, Terraform acceptable)
• Azure Dev Ops
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Monitoring and Observability
• Cost Management and Fin Ops
• Office 365 administration
• Help Desk
• Traditional Windows Server administration
• Pure networking roles
• Project management
• Solution sales engineering

• Azure Government and Commercial Cloud
• State or Federal government environments
• NIST 800‑53
• CJIS
• Kubernetes/AKS
• Managed Identities
• SQL High Availability
• Hybrid Identity
• Zero Trust Architecture

• Can challenge existing designs
• Thinks operationally, not just architecturally
• Understands long term strategy
• Documents decisions
• Can mentor junior engineers
• Is comfortable working in a fast‑moving environment with limited bureaucracy
• Takes ownership of outcomes, not just tasks

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note:

Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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