Prominent ยท 1 day ago
Azure Cloud Architect
Prominent is looking for an Azure Cloud Enterprise Architect for a contract to hire. The successful Candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing information systems to support the enterprise infrastructure and ensuring systems are secure and integrated.
Responsibilities
Designing and implementing information systems which will adequately support the enterprise infrastructure of the organization
Analyze system requirements
Ensure that systems will offer security and will be effectively integrated with current applications
Ensure that all systems are working at optimal levels
Offer support to the application development department regarding new technologies and system requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience as an Azure Cloud Architect
Strong knowledge of Azure services, including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Entra ID, Azure Monitor, Azure Sentinel, etc
Hands-on experience with Azure infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform
Strong familiarity with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
Experience implementing high availability and disaster recovery strategies
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of network and security concepts in Azure
Excellent familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture and NIST controls
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and lead technical discussions
Strong organizational and project management skills
Preferred
Azure certifications such as AZ-300, AZ-301, or AZ-303 are a plus
Master's degree in technology is a plus
Microsoft security certifications are a plus
Architecture level experience with other major public cloud providers is beneficial
Familiarity with FISMA HIGH and FedRAMP HIGH security standards