Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Senior Azure Architect / Technical Lead to design and lead secure Azure Government cloud environments supporting mission-critical federal workloads across classified and unclassified networks.
This is a hands-on architecture leadership role. You will own the cloud design, security posture, and technical execution across Dev, Test, and Production environments.
What You Will Lead- Azure Government architecture (IL5 / IL6)
- Secure Landing Zone design
- Multi-environment deployments (DEV / TEST / PROD)
- Zero Trust network architecture
- Identity integration (Entra ID / CAC / PIV / SSO)
- VM-based infrastructure running Docker containers
- Enterprise M365 integration (Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive)
- Secure API integrations
- Technical oversight of engineering team
Key Responsibilities- Architect scalable, resilient, highly secure Azure environments
- Design VNET architecture, NSGs, WAF, private endpoints, routing controls
- Implement RBAC, conditional access, and privileged access management
- Ensure alignment with RMF, NIST 800-53, and ICD 503
- Support ATO documentation and security reviews
- Guide DevSecOps implementation and release management
- Design secure integration patterns for Azure OpenAI services within government environments
Required Skills- 8+ years Azure architecture experience
- Azure Government experience
- Experience in IL5 or IL6 environments
- Strong knowledge of RMF, ICD 503, NIST 800-53 Rev 5
- Experience with VM-based Docker deployments
- Experience integrating enterprise M365 services
Additional DetailsHere's why you'll love working with us:
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Mission-Critical Impact: Lead the design and security of Azure Government environments that directly support classified and national security missions. Your architecture decisions will enable secure, resilient operations across IL5 and IL6 workloads.
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True Technical Ownership: This is a hands-on leadership role where you own the cloud architecture, security posture, and technical direction across Dev, Test, and Production environments. You won't just advise - you will design, implement, and guide execution.
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Security-First Engineering: Work at the forefront of Zero Trust architecture, RMF alignment, and secure Azure OpenAI integrations within highly regulated federal environments.
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Enterprise-Scale Complexity: Architect multi-network, identity-integrated, container-enabled Azure Government solutions supporting enterprise M365 services and secure API ecosystems.
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Collaborative Technical Leadership: Lead and mentor engineering teams while partnering with security, compliance, and mission stakeholders to deliver scalable, compliant cloud solutions.
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Values-Driven Culture: Join a company that values Kind Leadership, accountability, and technical excellence while empowering architects to solve complex federal cloud challenges.
