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Architect secure, scalable Azure GovCloud infrastructures and network connectivity
Design cloud-native data platforms, pipelines, and analytics architectures.
Automate cloud provisioning with Terraform/ARM/Bicep; ensure consistent, FedRAMP-compliant environments
Implement Azure AD, RBAC, least-privilege, encryption, and NIST-aligned security controls
Apply DISA STIGs/CIS benchmarks and lead architecture reviews/documentation
Drive FinOps optimization and guide engineering teams on cloud best practices
Migrate NTIA’s Unclassified Spectrum Management Systems to Azure Government
Migrate the NTIA Secret environment to the Azure Secret Cloud
Enhance the security and administration of Spectrum IT systems operations.
Migrate and modernize with config-level changes
Push toward Platform as a Service (PaaS) and cloud-native where possible
Replatform if the application can leverage Azure PaaS
Rehost using Azure Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) if the application can’t leverage Azure PaaS
Use Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well-Architected Framework
Leverage the NTIA FSDS IL5 tenant based on the single tenant architect
Requirements
Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree, or equivalent experience
Experience: 10+ years cloud engineering/architecture experience
Experience with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well-Architected Framework
Strong Azure, Terraform/Bicep, networking, automation, and security expertise
Familiarity with Ansible, PowerShell DSC, and modern development tools/languages
Certification(s): One or more required certifications (Azure Architect, Azure Engineer, CISSP, etc.)
Clearance: Must possess and maintain an Active Secret or higher clearance, Question: Do you currently hold an ACTIVE U.S. Government SECRET (or higher) clearance?
- Onsite Availability
Question: Are you able to work onsite at the Commerce Building (1401 Constitution Ave., Washington, DC) at least three days per week?
- IL-Level Cloud Experience
Question: Have you worked in Azure Government IL5 or IL6 environments? If yes, what work on your résumé does this support align to?
- Hands-on Cloud migration support to IL environments
Question: Have you personally supported in a hand-on way the migration of mission-critical systems in Azure Government IL5 or IL6 environment? If yes, what work experience on your résumé does this support align to?
- Cloud Architect Experience
Question: Do you have work experience in the lead architect role for Azure Government IL5 or IL6 environment migration or modernization? If yes, what work experience on your résumé does this support align to?
- Senior Customer Engagement Experience
Question: Have you served in a lead role that required regular engagement with senior customer mission and technical leadership to perform technical strategic planning and roadmap development? If yes, what work experience on your résumé does this support align to?
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