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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Architect/Engineer (Azure) - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $169,604.0 - $229,464.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Performance Tuning, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Systems Integration, System Availability, Multi-Cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Information Technology, Bicep, Azure AKS, Terraform, Code Restructuring, Serverless Computing, Azure Resource Manager - **Published:** July 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3b18f90a2626817f ## About the Role Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience. AZ 305 Azure Solutions Architect certification preferred. Minimum Experience: At least 10+ years of progressive IT experience, including experience designing and managing cloud-based solutions with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure. Experience in hybrid or multi-cloud environments is beneficial. Security Clearance: The selected applicant will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for Public Trust access., Years of Experience 10 + years of related experience * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree ## Description As an Azure Cloud Architect, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing secure, scalable, and mission-aligned Microsoft Azure cloud architectures for government agencies. 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