CSV-TAUREAN

Location: Alexandria, VA 

Clearance: Secret

Overview

The Cloud Architect designs, deploys, and optimizes secure cloud solutions. This role leads hybrid integration with Azure, supports migrations, and ensures compliance with security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage Azure-based cloud infrastructure.
• Integrate on-premises systems with hybrid cloud environments.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep).
• Lead cloud migration projects.
• Ensure compliance with security standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, information technology, or engineering.
• 8+ years IT experience.
• 5+ years cloud design/implementation.
• 3+ years hybrid cloud management with Azure.
• 3+ years enterprise-scale cloud operations.
• 2+ years Infrastructure as Code deployment.
• 2+ years cloud migration experience.
• Certifications: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) or Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104); IAT Level II.
• Active Secret clearance.

Tools & Platforms

Azure Portal, ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform, Azure DevOps, Kubernetes/AKS, Docker, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Splunk, Azure Sentinel.

Core Competencies

Cloud architecture & migration, Infrastructure as Code automation, DevOps integration, cloud security & compliance, cost optimization.