Secret Azure Cloud Architect

Insight Global

$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience with a BA/BS, or 10+ years with a MA/MS (or 4 additional years in lieu of degree)
  • Active Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
  • CASP or CISSP certification
  • 3-5 years experience with Microsoft Azure Government and multi-Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Proven experience in designing flexible, scalable, and highly available systems
  • Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Kubernetes, Docker, etc.)
  • Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement secure Azure enterprise architectures and cloud solutions
  • Establish and execute cloud migration project plans for seamless workload transitions
  • Provide strategic guidance on cloud strategies, architectures, and deployments
  • Collaborate with product managers and engineers on cloud-based products and services
  • Oversee deployment and performance evaluation of cloud management platforms
  • Expand product portfolio by conducting cost-benefit analyses of cloud services
  • Manage operations and automate secure cloud platforms, using IaC and CI/CD pipelines
  • Ensure compliance with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and participate in technical reviews
  • Lead the design and implementation of PaaS/IaaS services with containerization technologies
  • Mentor junior engineers on secure coding practices and cloud technologies

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401k retirement account access with employer matching
  • Paid sick leave and other paid time off as provided by applicable law
Full Job Description
This Cloud Architect role is essential to the success of the government customer. In this position, you will play a key role in shaping our cloud strategy and leveraging advanced technologies to enhance our capabilities.
As part of your responsibilities, you will focus on the following key areas:
• Architectural Design: Design and implement secure Azure enterprise architectures and cloud-based solutions tailored for sensitive information environments.
Cloud Migration Leadership: Establish and execute comprehensive cloud migration project plans to ensure seamless transitions of workloads to a secure cloud environment.
• Technical Consulting: Provide strategic guidance on cloud strategy engagements, technology architecture, and deployments. Educate stakeholders on best practices for effective cloud solutions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to develop specifications for new cloud-based products and services.
• Performance Evaluation: Oversee the deployment and performance evaluation of cloud management platforms, implementing enhancements based on feedback and operational metrics.
• Portfolio Development: Expand and enrich the product portfolio of cloud services, conducting cost-benefit analyses of various hosting options.
• Operations and Automation: Manage operations and maintenance of secure cloud platforms while implementing automation to enhance operational efficiency, including alerting and auto-remediation. Develop and deploy infrastructure as code (IaC) using CI/CD pipelines.
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure adherence to NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and other relevant compliance frameworks and participate in technical review meetings.
• Containerization and IaaS/PaaS: Lead the design and implementation of PaaS/IaaS services using containerization technologies and infrastructure automation tools.
• Mentorship: Mentor junior engineers and teams on secure coding practices and emerging cloud technologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience
• BA/BS and 12+ years of experience, MA/MS and 10+ years of experience (4 additional years in lieu of degree)
• Active Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
• CASP or CISSP certification
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working with Microsoft Azure Government and multi-Cloud environments (AWS, Azure and GCP).
• Proven experience in designing flexible, scalable, and highly available systems.
• Knowledge of cloud computing service models Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS).
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, AKS, EKS).
• Proficient in using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, and CloudFormation.
• Familiar with DevOps concepts and tools (e.g., GitLab, JIRA, Maven, Jenkins, Chef, Ansible).

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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