Azure Architect - 16744

Kansas City, MO

Azure Architect - 16744

About the Role:


We are seeking an Azure Architect to join our Federal Cloud Operations team. This individual will play a pivotal role in supporting a CMMC compliant Azure enclave for an architecture and engineering firm.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Help architect changes to Azure environment to meet operational and compliance needs
  • Control cloud expenditure and carry out cost-saving projects
  • Manage business relationships with stakeholders in other functions
  • Advocate for business objectives, users, and operational efficiency while balancing legal and compliance requirements
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and development to cloud engineers and operations support team
  • Develop and maintain compliant procedures
  • Assist administrators with work as needed
  • Implement CMMC requirements, based on NIST 800-171, and NIST 800-172

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years relevant and practical experience performing network architecture, design, and implementation.
  • Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect or commensurate experience designing and implementing Azure solutions
  • Implementation experience with NIST 800-171 security framework or similar
  • Ability to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to build and execute a solution roadmap
  • Strong communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience configuring Azure US Government tenant and GCC High environment, including SharePoint
  • Proven Leadership Experience
  • Implementation of CMMC
  • Knowledge of application management and deployment
  • ManageEngine Administration
  • Experience with federal defense contracts
  • CISSP or commensurate experience
  • Knowledge of Bentley and AutoCAD products

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