Azure Cloud Architect

VITA - Azure Cloud Architect 4

12 months

Both Web Cam and In Person Interview

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.

Make sure to HIGHLIGHT (or BOLD) the required skills on their resume that match the skills matrix. This helps us (and you) to identify if your candidate is truly a match and has the experience that support what the agency requires for this role!

Skills Matrix

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 incomplete sentence Required 5 Years

Experience in managing cloud-based security posture activities including vulnerability remediation perimeter defense architecture encryption in transit 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 with submittal) Required 2 Years

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.

REQUIREMENTS:

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 etc. Required 5 Years

Experience in managing cloud-based security posture activities including vulnerability remediation perimeter defense architecture encryption in transit 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 with submittal) Required 2 Years