Remote Azure Architect Lead

Summary

Join Simple Technology Solutions, a company that values innovation and employee-centricity, as an Azure Architect Lead to support the development, design, modernization, and migration of a government multi-cloud environment.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Business Administration Science, Mathematics, or Engineering
• 7+ years of integration, systems analysis, or programming experience
• 5+ years of developing systems requirements and design specifications in Azure
• 3+ years of experience in project management/ lead architect positions in Azure development or implementation
• Expertise in AZ PowerShell, GitLab, and Ansible
• Expert in leading and collaborating with technical teams of diverse IT related skill sets
• Expert knowledge and understanding of Azure cloud and deploying in Government environments
• Exemplary communication, analytical skills, and technical knowledge across the client environment
• Public Trust- Ability to obtain a DHS Public Trust Security Clearance
• Must be able to work the hours of 8am-5pm Eastern Time regardless of your home location

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security
• Develop and maintain cloud architecture standards, best practices, and guidelines for cloud adoption and migration
• Define the cloud strategy, architecture roadmap, and technical direction for cloud projects, aligning with business objectives and industry standards
• Provide technical oversight and architectural leadership across multiple cloud projects, ensuring consistency and quality of cloud solutions
• Design and implement Azure-based solutions leveraging services such as Azure App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Functions, Azure Cosmos DB, and Azure Storage
• Oversee the deployment of applications using CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as Code (IaC) with tools like Terraform or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates
• Ensure cloud solutions are designed for high availability, disaster recovery, and scalability
• Evaluate and select appropriate cloud services and technologies based on requirements and cost considerations
• Serve as the technical lead for Azure projects, providing guidance to development, operations, and infrastructure teams
• Mentor junior architects and engineers, fostering a place of continuous learning and technical excellence
• Drive innovation by researching and recommending new cloud services and solutions that align with the organization’s goals
• Design secure cloud architecture, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and security standards
• Implement cloud security best practices, including identity and access management, network security, and data encryption
• Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify and address vulnerabilities in the cloud environment
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, development teams, and project managers to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Communicate architectural decisions, strategy, and project status to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Partner with other technical leaders to create a shared vision of cloud architecture and establish architectural principles for the organization
• Continuously monitor and optimize the performance and cost-efficiency of cloud solutions
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex issues, ensuring minimal impact to the organization and driving root cause analysis

Benefits

$5,000 HUBZone bonus to team members that live in a qualified HUBZone and provide the required supporting documentation