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Azure Cloud ArchitectLocation: Woodlawn, MDDuration: Long Term Description of Work: The Cloud Architect is responsible for leading the next generation solutions and strategies throughout all the lifecycle phases from service design to Service operation. The ideal candidate must have:• Extensive hands-on experience and knowledge with cloud-based technologies including public, private and hybrid architectures.• Strong hands-on experience with tools, technologies, and methodologies to develop solutions capable to meet business requirements while being in alignment with cloud and security best practices and regulations.• Experience with Open Source and Commercial of the Shelf (COTS) products, services and tools that can be used as a core DevOps resources and building blocks for scalable, resilient and cloud native solutions.• Experience with but not limited to native technologies such as multi-clusters, serverless technologies, containerized applications, stretched networks, and multi-tiered storage solutions.• Knowledge of complimentary frameworks and regulations such as Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). Tasks for this position includes: • Architect and design Azure solutions for enterprise business requirements• Collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams to understand requirements and provide an optimized architecture and address technical limitations.• Drive enterprise digital transformation, cloud adoption, optimization, and automation by applying broad technical skills.• Provide thought leadership in solution architecture, requirements analysis, strategies and reviews.• Provide leadership in evaluating, recommending and implementing monitoring tools to support a hybrid and multi-cloud environment.• Lead technical discussions to develop transition roadmaps and strategies to migrate legacy systems to cloud architectures (on-prem, off-prem or hybrid).• Identify and present to the customer, architectural solutions, and new technologies to address current and future business needs, best practices and cost optimization strategies. Basic Qualifications:Minimum knowledge, skills, abilities needed. • Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of relative experience, Master's degree and 5 years of relative experience, or 11 years of relative experience in an IT field in lieu of a degree.• 10 years of experience in Enterprise Platform Architecture leading multiple enterprise business architecture initiatives• 7 years of hands-on experience with Azure Cloud Platforms• 7 years of experience in working with standards & issues with regard to multi-tier cloud or hybrid applications and security standards and processes.• 7 years of experience with enterprise application integration technologies.• 5 years of experience in software engineering including DevOps, CI/CD pipeline, test automation, environment and configuration automation, etc.• Azure Cloud Certifications.• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Public Trust clearancePreferred Qualifications:Candidates with these skills will be given preferential consideration. • Adept at working independently, but also in a team environment• Demonstrate experience to deliver technology solutions in a fast-paced in a deadline driven enterprise environment• Excellent understanding of change management, testing requirements, deployment technologies and methods , and tools to ensure high availability of systems• Prior Federal government experience is preferred but not mandatory• Self-starter, highly motivated individual who adapts to a dynamic work environment• Strong attention to detail with an ability to operate effectively across multiple priorities
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