Azure Cloud Architect

Job Title : Azure Cloud Architect

Location : Richmond, VA

Contract Duration : 06 months

Interview Type : Virtual Web-based Interview (In-person interview may be required)

Job Mode : Onsite 2 3 days per week

Complete Description :

The Azure Cloud Architect will advise on architecture and security considerations for Azure environments, including in-place migrations and refactoring. They will evaluate and recommend lift-and-shift approaches as well as cloud-native migrations. The role includes refactoring existing Azure deployments and conducting architectural proof-of-concept testing.

The architect must understand service offerings from various connected parties and make Azure configuration changes to support organizational objectives.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities :

• Advise on Azure architecture and security concerns, including migration and refactoring strategies.
• Recommend lift-and-shift and on-premises-to-cloud-native migration solutions.
• Recommend refactoring approaches within existing Azure environments.
• Conduct Azure testing to demonstrate minimal viable architecture designs.
• Evaluate available services and offerings across related technical organizations.
• Configure Azure-based services to support enterprise-level goals.
• Apply strong knowledge of cloud security, including zero-trust, segmentation, conditional access, and related principles.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Produce high-quality documentation including architecture papers and design specifications.
• Support cloud security posture management, including vulnerability remediation and perimeter D fense.
• Apply DevOps knowledge using Azure DevOps and GitHub Enterprise Cloud.
• Work with relational and non-relational cloud data solutions (SQL Server, Oracle, Cosmos DB).
• Utilize strong on-premises architecture experience to guide hybrid cloud and migration efforts.

Required Skills & Experience :

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