Sr. Azure Cloud Architect III (6796)
$150,000–$200,000 year
On-siteArlington, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Design secure, scalable Azure cloud infrastructure using Virtual Machines, VNets, and SQL Database. Automate resource provisioning with Terraform, ARM templates, and Ansible while implementing CI/CD pipelines via GitLab, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps. Manage security governance through RBAC, Microsoft Defender, and FedRAMP/NIST compliance. Configure networking services including Load Balancers, DNS, and ExpressRoute, and support hybrid migrations with Azure Arc and Site Recovery. Develop automation scripts in Python, PowerShell, and Bash to optimize operational efficiency. Monitor system health using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics. Requires Active Secret clearance, 10+ years cloud engineering experience, and Azure Solutions Architect certification. Salary $150,000-$200,000.
Required Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance
- 10+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or systems administration, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure environments
- 5+ years of experience with Azure Cloud Engineering, IaC (Terraform), GitLab, and CI/CD pipelines
- 4+ years of experience with PowerShell scripting
- Hands-on experience with Ansible, Jenkins, GitHub, and Azure DevOps services
- Experience working in multi-cloud and hybrid environments integrating Azure and on-premise infrastructure
- Strong proficiency in Azure networking services (e.g., Virtual Networks, Azure DNS, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, or Azure Load Balancer/Application Gateway)
- Strong knowledge of Azure Active Directory (AAD), encryption, security monitoring, and compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST, and applicable security standards)
- Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Bash, and YAML/JSON for cloud automation and system management
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire
Desired Qualifications
- Azure Solutions Architect certification (preferred) or equivalent Azure certification
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