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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Platform Architect - **Company:** Enterprise Technology Corporation Of Virginia - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $155,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Firewall, Application Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, SQL Azure, PCI Data Security Standards, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Zero Trust Network Access, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Engineering, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Office365, Godaddy, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Bicep, Cloudflare, Azure AKS, Azure Service Fabric, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Jenkins - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://fullsteam.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Remote---US/Platform-Architect_JR102215 ## About the Role * Enterprise identity architecture using Microsoft Entra, including SSO, MFA, SCIM provisioning, conditional access, and role-based access control. * Zero Trust architecture, defense-in-depth, least privilege, and secure-by-design principles. * Microsoft 365 AI governance, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Graph permissions, and AI security controls. * Microsoft Azure architecture, including Azure PaaS services, Azure App Services, Azure SQL, Azure Kubernetes Service, and Web Application Firewall. * Infrastructure automation and scripting using PowerShell, Bash/Shell, and/or Python. * Infrastructure as Code using Bicep, ARM templates, or similar technologies. * Modern DevOps practices including Git, Jenkins, Visual Studio Code, CI/CD pipelines, and source control strategies. * API integration and enterprise systems architecture using RESTful services. * DNS administration across multiple providers. * Working knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST CSF and PCI DSS. * Excellent analytical, documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. * Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives, influence architectural decisions, and build trusted cross-functional relationships., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, or a related field. Four or more years of relevant professional experience in cloud engineering, software engineering, or infrastructure automation may substitute for a degree. * 10+ years of combined education and professional experience in Information Technology or a related discipline. * Experience designing enterprise Microsoft 365 and Azure architectures. * Experience with enterprise Identity and Access Management, including Microsoft Entra, SSO, MFA, and lifecycle automation. * Experience developing cloud-native solutions using scripting, automation, Infrastructure as Code, and modern DevOps practices. * Experience designing secure enterprise platforms in regulated or security-conscious environments. * Experience leading enterprise technology initiatives involving platform integration, acquisitions, or large-scale organizational change. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience producing technical documentation and architecture standards. ## Description Strategic Architecture * Design scalable, secure architecture for the Microsoft 365 Collaboration Platform and related enterprise services. * Establish architectural standards that align with enterprise technology strategy and business objectives. * Evaluate emerging Microsoft cloud technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate. Identity & Access Management * Design and govern enterprise identity architecture using Microsoft Entra, including SSO, SCIM provisioning, lifecycle automation, and role-based access. * Develop and maintain identity automation processes integrating Workday, ServiceNow, and third-party applications. * Design conditional access strategies supporting Zero Trust, least privilege, device compliance, and risk-based access controls. Acquisition Integration * Provide architectural oversight for onboarding newly acquired companies. * Participate in credential collection, system discovery, migration planning, and identity integration activities. * Guide migration teams to ensure consistency with enterprise architecture and security standards. AI Governance & Microsoft 365 * Design Microsoft 365 Copilot architecture and govern AI experiences grounded in organizational data. * Define controls that protect sensitive information and reduce AI data oversharing risks. * Govern third-party and custom AI applications accessing Microsoft 365 data through Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Graph, Copilot Studio, and Microsoft Foundry. * Establish auditing, retention, eDiscovery, and compliance capabilities supporting AI usage and regulatory requirements. Infrastructure & Automation * Provide architectural guidance for DNS and domain management across providers including Cloudflare, GoDaddy, Network Solutions, AWS, and Microsoft 365. * Design highly automated deployment, provisioning, and operational processes that improve consistency and reduce manual effort. * Support cloud-native architecture and Infrastructure-as-Code initiatives. Security & Compliance * Design enterprise security architecture for Microsoft 365, identity, and collaboration services. * Ensure solutions comply with applicable regulatory, legal, and corporate security requirements. * Partner with security and compliance teams to continuously improve governance and platform protection. Platform Leadership * Provide architectural direction for Microsoft 365 technologies including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, Power Platform, Purview, and Microsoft Entra. * Partner with Endpoint Engineering and other infrastructure teams to deliver integrated enterprise solutions. * Produce architecture standards, technical documentation, and implementation guidance for internal teams and managed service providers. * Serve as the technical escalation point for complex platform and architectural issues. 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