AIS (Applied Information Sciences) · 4 days ago
Cloud Solutions Architect
Reston, VA
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of cloud architectures in Microsoft Azure, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop cloud adoption strategies, encompassing cloud-native services, hybrid cloud integration, and migration approaches.
Utilize advanced data analysis techniques to assess workload requirements, optimize resource utilization, and forecast infrastructure needs.
Automate deployment and management tasks using infrastructure as code (IaC) principles and Azure DevOps tools.
Provide hands-on implementation and technical guidance for cloud-native services, including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, and Azure Logic Apps.
Architect security controls and compliance measures for cloud environments, incorporating Azure security services and industry standards.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud architecture, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud architectures, designs, and operational procedures.
Develop and implement cloud governance frameworks to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
Define and enforce policies for resource provisioning, access control, and cost optimization in Azure environments.
Educate and influence stakeholders and engineering teams on effective cloud solutions and best practices.
Be an Azure and M365 platform evangelist with our customers.
Understand customers' overall applications portfolio, IT and business priorities, and success measures to design implementation architectures and solutions (Microsoft and 3rd party solutions) using PaaS, DevOps, and advanced application coding.
Define innovative solutions using concepts such as infrastructure-as-code, deployment orchestration, and automation templates.
Implement PaaS and IaaS solutions in a public cloud platform such as Azure.
Use expert-level knowledge of identity and access management in on-premises solutions and the cloud, inclusive of Azure AD Connect, ADFS, and third-party identity providers.
Ensure the architecture meets the functional and non-functional requirements and complies with the overall Client’s IT policies and strategies.
Provide escalation support and remediation for engineering team roles on projects.
Qualification
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Required
5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, specializing in Microsoft Azure.
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, or similar.
Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles, including scalability, availability, and security.
Experience with Azure services such as Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, and Azure DevOps.
Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools and methodologies, such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates and Terraform.
Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering efficient and effective cloud architectures.
Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders across multiple geographic locations and time zones.
Over ten years of professional experience in infrastructure and ability to lead the design and implementation of PaaS services.
Enterprise-scale technical experience with cloud security, hybrid infrastructures, secure architecture designs, and technology management.
Proven expertise in the implementation of encryption technologies (SSL, encryption, PKI).
Experience in a client-facing environment and interacting with technical and business stakeholders.
Desire to mentor and train internal technical teams.
Preferred
Experience with Quest AD Migration tools or similar for Active Directory migrations in cloud environments.
Familiarity with Microsoft Forefront Identity Manager and Active Directory Migration Tool (ADMT) in cloud migrations.
Deep knowledge of Active Directory Schemas, FSMO Roles, ADDS Disaster Recovery, and AD Trusts in cloud environments.
Experience with enterprise management and business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) in cloud architectures.
Knowledge of traditional network architecture such as IP Addressing, subnetting, routing, switching, and firewalls.
Active participation in the technical community, including but not limited to contribution to user groups, presenting, writing blogs, Stack Overflow, etc.
Understanding of software development patterns and practices.
Experience with hybrid cloud integration, encompassing Azure Arc, Azure Stack, and Azure Hybrid Benefit.
Familiarity with Azure landing zone architectures and best practices for cloud adoption.
Proficiency in cloud-native development methodologies, such as microservices architecture and serverless computing.
Strong understanding of cloud networking concepts, including virtual networks, VPN gateways, and ExpressRoute.
Knowledge of Azure cost management tools and techniques for optimizing cloud spending.
Experience with M365 hybrid designs and scenarios including Exchange, SharePoint, and OneDrive migrations and integrations.
Understanding of Microsoft 365 protections such as CAS, DLP, ATP, and AIP.
Company
AIS (Applied Information Sciences)
AIS (Applied Information Sciences) specializes in IT transformation for large commercial and federal enterprises, delivering compliant and transformative cloud and data solutions that speed up time to value, sunset legacy technology, and accelerate innovation.
501-1,000 employees
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