Azure Cloud Architect 4

Title : Azure Cloud Architect 4


Location : 7325 Beaufont Spring Drive Richmond, VA


Client : State of VA


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 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.


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, micro-services architecture and server-less 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 a on-premise architect 5+ years


Required


5


Years


Strong communication skills. Candidate 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