Senior Azure Cloud Architect Cloud Native Transformation
Senior Azure Cloud Architect Cloud Native Transformation
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Location:Herndon VA DC Hybrid
Remote Locations: NC GA TX NJ WA PA IL DC MD OH FL SC
Job Overview:
We are seeking a seasonedexperienced Senior Azure Cloud Architectto spearhead our transition to cloudnative architectures driving adoption of Azure services and ensuring alignment with organizational standards and strategies. This role requires a visionary leader capable of collaborating with both engineering and operations teams to deliver scalable costeffective and efficient solutions while maintaining high standards for security governance and performance.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a deep technical understanding a strong grasp of business needs and the ability to unite diverse teams around a shared architectural vision.
Your responsibilities:
Architecture Design and Development: Rearchitect complex systems using cloudnative patterns for scalability and flexibility. Develop modular solutions for growth and changing requirements. Provide architectural frameworks and reference implementations to guide teams. Drive innovation through cloudnative technologies.
Strategic Leadership: Collaborate across teams to identify and implement improvements. Lead Azure adoption with a focus on organizational buyin and technical enablement. Translate complex business goals into technical requirements and actionable solutions. Define multiyear cloud strategy and roadmaps balancing innovation and operational stability.
Standards and Governance: Establish and enforce cloud operations standards including cost optimization security and performance. Ensure compliance with governance frameworks. Lead cloud cost optimization and provide actionable recommendations.
Collaboration and Consensus Building: Facilitate alignment on architectural decisions through workshops and discussions. Build consensus among development operations security and business stakeholders.
Technology Evangelism and Training: Stay informed on Azure advancements and emerging trends. Conduct training and create documentation to enhance cloud maturity. Advocate for cloud adoption and a culture of innovation. Mentor teams on DevOps practices for efficient deployments and operational improvements.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in computer science Software Engineering or a related field.
- 8 years of experience in cloud architecture with 3 years specializing in Azure cloud solutions.
- Deep understanding of cloud native architectures and technological transformation.
- Preferred experience with Azure Cloud solutions architectures and best practices including compute data messaging networking ingress security and governance capabilities.
- Understanding of DevOps pipelines CI/CD and modern SDLC practices.
- Demonstrated success in leading crossfunctional teams (engineering operations and security) in complex largescale environments.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills capable of aligning diverse perspectives.
- Experience mentoring and developing junior architects and engineers.
- Proven track record of driving efficiencies of scale in cloud environments.
- Deep experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g. Azure Monitor Log Analytics).
- Expertise in implementing costeffective disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.
- Ability to connect technical solutions to business objectives and articulate value in financial terms.
- Experience translating business domain requirements into highly available and efficient cloud architectures.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with largescale migrations to Azure including hybrid and multicloud strategies.
- Azure certification preferred.
- Knowledge of domaindriven design and eventdriven architectures.
- Familiarity with security best practices such as zero trust architecture and policybased access.
- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Bicep preferred.
- Due to customer requirements U.S. Citizenship is required. Ability to gain and maintain Trusted Role is required.
Exostar The Company:
Exostars cloudbased platforms create exclusive communities within the Aerospace and Defense Life Sciences and other highly regulated industries where members securely collaborate share information and operate compliantly. Within these communities we build trust. By analyzing community data we provide insights and intelligence enabling organizations to make better timelier decisions to mitigate risk and operate more efficiently.
- We believe in employee development: we promote internally and provide training and educational assistance
- We provide a fun engaged workplace with social and communitybuilding events
- We offer comprehensive benefits
Exostar is an Equal Opportunity Employment Employer. The company provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin age marital status disability status or genetic information. Exostar is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons in all facets of employment including recruiting hiring compensation promotion training benefits transfers and working conditions.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
