Sr Azure Cloud Architect c2c contract jobs Richmond, VA

Title:           Sr Azure Cloud Architect

Location:   Richmond, VA ( Hybrid )

Duration:  12 Months

Client:        State of Virginia

Job Description:

Sr Azure Cloud Architect
ON SITE REQUIRED: 3 days/week (parking available on site at no cost for contractors)
DURATION: 1 year expected
Pls note: Mgr will do initial Virtual (Web based IV) but reserves the right to do a follow up IN PERSON interview if they deem necessary. Pls make sure your candidate is aware. 
DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
•    Azure Architect will be advising agency on architecture and security concerns associated with Azure including in-place migrations/refactoring.  
•    Architect will need to make recommendations on lift and shift and on-premise to cloud native migrations. 
•    Architect will need to make recommendations with refactoring within Azure environment.
•    Architect will need to conduct testing within Azure to show minimal viable product of an architecture.
•    Architect will need to understand available offerings from COV, MSI and other connected parties.
•    Architect will make configurations to Azure in support of agency-level objectives.  Configurations will be primarily to Azure-based services.
•    Architect will need to sign Non-Disclosure Agreement.

Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Strong knowledge of cloud fundamentals
Required
5
Years

Knowledge of single and multi-cloud strategies and implications
Required
5
Years
Knowledge and experience in designing cloud solutions encapsulating all aspects of design that meet business requirements.
Required
5
Years

Strong knowledge and experience with Azure network and storage architectures
Required
5
Years
Strong knowledge and experience with Azure Services (examples Azure Key Vault, Entra ID, etc.)
Required
5
Years

Strong knowledge and experience with Azure Functions, Azure Web App/App Service, Containers, micro-services architecture and server-less architecture.
Required
5
Years
Demonstrated knowledge of cloud security principles including zero-trust, network segmentation, just-in-time access, conditional access etc.
Required
5
Years

Knowledge of availability options. Demonstrated experience architecting solutions that meet RPO and RTO objectives in Azure.
Required
5
Years
Effective documentation writing. Candidate should be able to write professional documentation including position papers, architecture documentation a
Required
5
Years

Experience in managing cloud-based security posture activities including vulnerability remediation, perimeter defence architecture, encryption in Tran
Required
5
Years
Knowledge and experience in DevOps including Azure DevOps and GitHub Enterprise Cloud.
Required
5
Years

Knowledge and experience in data storage products like SQL Server, Oracle. Knowledge of non-relational data storage products like Cosmos DB.
Required
5
Years
Experience as a on-premise architect 5+ years
Required
5
Years

Strong communication skills. Candidate should be able to effectively communicate with technical and business staff.
Required
5
Years
Microsoft Certification in Azure Solutions Architect (Pls upload cert under reference tab)