AZURE CLOUD ARCHITECT

The Azure Cloud Architect serves as a specialized Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing high-level strategic leadership and technical guidance for complex cloud projects. This role is responsible for validating architectural designs, guiding the implementation of Zero Trust Architectures (ZTA), and overseeing the evolution of Cloud Native Security Stacks (CNSS). You will act as a bridge between high-level strategy and technical execution, ensuring that cloud environments are secure, resilient, and aligned with Department of Defense (DoD) requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Design & Validation

  • Validate technical Engineering Assessments in close coordination with Cloud Engineers to ensure proposed solutions are viable and scalable.

  • Deliver specialized design recommendations across critical pillars: data storage, identity management, governance, and monitoring solutions.

  • Provide expert guidance on Mission Owner (MO) cloud transition strategies and collaborate with Program Managers to oversee the implementation of proposed architectures.

  • Advise on F5 configuration activities and evaluate the potential operational impacts of migrating from legacy appliances to a cloud-native security stack.

• Security & Compliance Leadership

  • Provide strategic recommendations for the maintenance and sustainment of the DoD Secure Cloud Computing Architecture (SCCA) Functional Requirements Document (FRD) within Azure Government.

  • Lead the implementation and long-term sustainment of the future Cloud Native Security Stack and potential Shared Services.

  • Deliver expertise and strategic configurations for Azure Firewall Premium (AFW-P) to enhance organizational threat protection.

  • Guide the transition toward Zero Trust Architectures to meet modern federal security mandates.

• Operational Excellence & Resilience

  • Coordinate with Cloud Operations Engineers to design and ensure high availability and failover capabilities across both Azure Government and Commercial environments.

  • Ensure all architectural designs support the rigorous requirements of Azure Government and applicable commercial cloud services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic:

* Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.

* Experience: 2-4 years of cloud engineering experience with a deep background in Azure administration and cloud architecture.

* DoD Expertise: Specific expertise in the strategic maintenance and sustainment of DoD SCCA functional requirements.

* Technical Proficiencies: Experience with CI/CD and DevSecOps toolchains.

* Certification: Security+ certification.

* Security Clearance: U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance.

Preferred:

* Active DoD Top Secret clearance.

* Advanced Cloud certification (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Associate).

* Proven experience implementing DISA STIG configurations.

* Experience supporting compliance for DoD SRG and NIST SP 800-53 security controls.

* Certification: Active Security+ certification.

Location: Ventura, CA or Remote