Solutions Architect (Azure)

Job Description Job Description CODE Plus, Inc.,  an experienced IT government contractor in Fairfax, VA with offices in Huntsville, AL and have been in business for 31 years and have been servicing different agencies within the Federal sector. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions that empower our clients to achieve their goals. At CODEplus, we value teamwork, integrity, and technical excellence, and we pride ourselves on maintaining long-standing partnerships built on trust and results. Position Overview CODEplus is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Architect to design, lead, and execute large-scale cloud modernization efforts for Department of Defense and federal customers. Location: Huntsville, AL, DMV area or Remote Clearance: Active Secret Required This role is ideal for a hands-on cloud architect with deep engineering expertise , who has led enterprise migrations, designed secure cloud platforms, and advised senior stakeholders on cloud strategy and transformation . You will serve as the technical authority for Azure architecture , driving solution design across complex, mission-critical environments , while actively contributing to implementation alongside Agile and DevSecOps teams. This position blends architecture leadership, hands-on engineering, and customer advisory , consistent with CODEplus’s engineering-first culture. Key Responsibilities Azure Architecture & Platform Design Lead architecture and design of enterprise-scale Azure solutions , including Azure Government and hybrid environments Design and implement Azure landing zones , multi-region architectures, and high-availability solutions Define reusable cloud patterns, reference architectures, and platform standards Architect solutions aligned with Well-Architected Framework principles (Azure CAF) , performance, cost optimization, and operational excellence Ensure compliance with DoD security requirements (IL4/IL5, RMF, Zero Trust, NIST 800-53) Cloud Modernization & Migration Lead large-scale cloud migrations and transformations , including legacy and cloud-native workloads Architect modernization approaches including: Rehosting, replatforming, and refactoring strategies Containerization and microservices (AKS) Serverless and event-driven architectures Support migration planning for 100+ application portfolios , including dependency mapping and sequencing Hands-on Engineering & DevSecOps Actively contribute to implementation, including: Infrastructure as Code ( Terraform, Bicep, ARM ) CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps automation Security automation and compliance enforcement Develop or guide development of automation scripts (Python, PowerShell) for infrastructure and operations Lead design reviews, code reviews, and ensure architectural integrity across deployments Agile Leadership & Technical Execution Provide technical leadership to Agile/SAFe teams , supporting PI planning, backlog refinement, and sprint execution Mentor engineers in cloud engineering, DevOps, and architecture best practices Resolve complex system-level challenges across performance, scalability, and security Customer Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as a trusted advisor to government customers and senior leadership Translate mission needs into technical strategy and cloud architecture decisions Deliver: Executive briefings Architecture diagrams Trade studies and decision papers Participate in TIMs, design reviews, and program governance Integration & Systems Engineering Lead integration across: Cloud services On-prem / hybrid environments External mission systems Collaborate across cybersecurity, networking, software, and systems engineering teams Cost, Risk & Program Support Support cloud cost modeling, optimization strategies , and trade-off analysis Identify technical risks and drive mitigation strategies Contribute to proposals, including: Architecture approaches Basis of Estimate (BOE) Technical volumes Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in STEM; 10+ years of relevant experience Active DoD Secret Clearance Deep, hands-on Azure architecture experience , including: Networking, identity (Entra ID), compute, storage, and security Azure Government or regulated cloud environments Demonstrated experience: Leading enterprise-scale cloud migrations or transformations Designing solutions across multi-region, high-availability environments Strong hands-on experience with: Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM) CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines Automation scripting ( Python, PowerShell ) Proven ability to: Lead technical teams Work directly with government customers Balance technical excellence, cost, and delivery timelines Strong communication skills with experience briefing senior stakeholders Preferred Qualifications Azure certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Azure Security Engineer Azure DevOps Engineer Experience with: Azure Landing Zones / CAF implementation Containers and Kubernetes ( AKS ) Serverless (Functions, Event Grid, Service Bus) RMF / NIST 800-53 / FedRAMP Platform engineering and internal developer platforms Prior experience supporting DoD, IC, or federal programs Background in systems engineering, DevOps, or software engineering Experience with large-scale migrations (100+ workloads) Experience contributing to capture, proposals, or re-competes Why CODEplus Small, elite engineering teams solving mission-critical problems Direct engagement with government customers and decision-makers Engineers drive technical direction and architecture decisions Opportunity to lead enterprise-scale cloud transformation , not just operations Mission-focused work supporting national defense