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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Architect/Engineer (Azure) - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Fairfax, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $169,604.0 - $229,464.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, 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 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gel174 ## About the Role Cloud Engineering,Microsoft Azure,Microsoft Cloud,Windows Azure Cloud, 10 + years of related experience, 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. ## Description Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as an **Azure Cloud Architect** and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you., 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. You will lead the technical vision for Azure-based solutions and ensure the environment supports both immediate and long-term organizational goals., + Designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable cloud architectures using Microsoft Azure services and capabilities. + Leading Azure migration strategies including rehosting, re-platforming, and refactoring of applications and workloads. + Building Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, or Ansible. + Defining and governing Azure architecture standards and frameworks to support high availability, disaster recovery, and scalability. + Applying Azure security best practices and compliance frameworks (such as FedRAMP and NIST 800-53), including identity and access management and Zero Trust principles. + Managing Azure cost optimization, resource monitoring, and performance tuning for cloud-native services. + Implementing and operating containerized environments using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and related Azure container tools. + Integrating Azure services with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines to support automated provisioning, testing, and deployments. + Leading technical design sessions and collaborating with stakeholders to align Azure architecture with mission and organizational objectives. ## Related Videos - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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