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Azure cloud architecture and platform design Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) expertise Enterprise landing zone design and implementation Azure services: VMs, App Services, Storage, Azure SQL Identity and Access Management (Azure AD, RBAC, Managed Identities) Security and compliance (Azure Policy, Key Vault, encryption) Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform or similar) Monitoring and logging (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics) DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines Networking design and hybrid/cloud connectivity Governance frameworks and policy enforcement | | | Skills Preferred | TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture framework Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification Experience with cloud-agnostic or multi-cloud strategies Cost optimization and FinOps practices Experience in government or judicial environments Disaster recovery and business continuity planning | |
| Experience Required | Minimum 10+ years of enterprise architecture experience Proven experience designing and implementing Azure cloud solutions at scale Hands-on experience with CAF-aligned cloud adoption and landing zones Experience implementing security, compliance, and governance frameworks Experience with DevOps transformation and automation Experience leading cross-functional architecture initiatives | |
| Experience Preferred | Experience migrating from Government Azure to Commercial Azure Experience with large-scale public sector or regulated environments Experience with performance optimization and cost management in Azure Prior experience establishing enterprise governance models | |
| Education Required | Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field | |
| Education Preferred | Master's degree in a related technical or business field Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification | |
| Additional Information | This role requires close collaboration with stakeholders, technical teams, and leadership to ensure successful cloud adoption, compliance, and long-term sustainability. Responsibilities include designing and overseeing Azure infrastructure (VMs, App Services, Storage, SQL), establishing identity and access management using Azure AD and RBAC, enforcing security and compliance through policies and encryption, and implementing monitoring and optimization strategies.li>Competent with large-scale, distributed, federated system architectures, database technologies, virtualization methodologies, wired/wireless data communications, fiber optics, network and cyber security. This position requires strong independent problem-solving skills, team leadership, technical writing, and communication skills in support of an array of existing and future work for US Military and foreign defense customers. Desired Qualifications Demonstrated ability to define and enforce best practices reference architectures and design patterns for hosting platformsHands-on lab experience validating architectural designs testing solutions and supporting proof-of-concept effortsStrong background embedding enterprise risk security and control requirements into infrastructure architecture. The Senior Infrastructure Architect will lead the strategic modernization of the GEOS on‑premise compute platform driving the design and build cycle for resilient scalable hosting platforms within newly established GEOS data centers. In collaboration with Enterprise Architects, create and maintain architectural artifacts, archetypes, reference architectures, and capability roadmaps for enterprise consumption and integration to the Enterprise Architecture roadmap. Must obtain one or more of the following certifications within one year of hire: Microsoft Certified Azure Solution Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solution Architect Professional, Google Professional Cloud Architect, TOGAF Certified Architect, or ITIL Intermediate. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of enterprise architecture experience, 3-5 years of hands-on AI/ML implementation, strong healthcare industry knowledge (HIPAA compliance preferred), and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels while driving measurable business value through AI innovation. Your day-to-day will involve collaborating with technology executives and clinical leaders to identify transformative AI opportunities, designing scalable architecture frameworks that balance innovation with security and compliance, and mentoring cross-functional teams on AI best practices. This position supports IT development and security initiatives by managing cloud systems, enforcing security protocols, and producing high-quality documentation, diagrams, and procedures that ensure operational clarity and compliance. The IT Cloud (Azure) and Security Engineer plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and securing cloud-based infrastructure and applications within Microsoft Azure. The team is composed of deeply skilled architects and engineers who value clarity, precision, and partnership, creating an environment where a senior architect can meaningfully influence cloud strategy, guide architectural direction, and collaborate with peers who share a commitment to building robust, future‑ready platforms. Works closely with the Cloud Platform Engineering & Operations and Network Operations departments, Digital Engineering and support stakeholders across departments to lead cloud adoption and migration, enhance cloud maturity, improve performance, implement best practices, and drive cloud-based innovation. |