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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Azure Cloud Architect (Remote) - **Company:** GovCIO - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Databases, Data as a Services, Disaster Recovery, Middleware, Identity and Access Management, Subnetting, Log Analysis, Network Segmentation, OpenShift, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, Transport Layer Security, Load Balancing, Cloud Monitoring, System Availability, Azure Powershell, Firewalls (Computer Science), Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Bicep, Terraform, Prisma Cloud Platform, Dynatrace - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/senior-azure-cloud-architect-remote-usa-58813696 ## About the Role role network segmentation, TLS/cert management, IAM, encryption, logging, vulnerability management * Troubleshoot cross-boundary infrastructure issues across network, OS, middleware, application, and database * Coordinate disaster recovery, high availability, capacity, and continuity planning; support DR exercises * Oversee OS and infrastructure lifecycle (RHEL upgrades, patching, migrations, retirement) * Evaluate cloud-native modernization (containers, messaging, Kubernetes platforms such as AKS/OpenShift) * Enhance monitoring/observability using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Dynatrace, Prisma Cloud or similar * Develop infrastructure automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, Terraform, Bicep, Ansible * Coordinate connectivity changes, firewall, access validation, integration testing, architecture reviews, change planning Tasks * Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, Engineering, or related field or commensurate experience * 12+ years in infrastructure/cloud/engineering/solutions architecture * 4+ years hands-on Microsoft Azure experience * Strong knowledge of Azure infrastructure and networking (VNets, subnets, NSGs, load balancing, VMs, storage, identity) * Experience supporting highly available, security-sensitive enterprise systems * Ability to troubleshoot complex multi-domain issues * Working knowledge of cloud security principles (segmentation, least privilege, TLS, encryption, logging, vulnerability mgmt) * Ability to create clear architecture diagrams, designs, and operational docs * Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills Key requirements * ## Description Experteer Overview As a Senior Azure Cloud Architect for HDR, you will lead the design, security, and modernization of the Azure-based healthcare data platform hosted in VAEC. You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure high availability, security, and scalable cloud architecture for production and non-production environments. You will drive architecture diagrams, implementation plans, and operational procedures that support mission-critical VA data services. This role offers the opportunity to shape cloud-native modernization and enterprise resilience in a regulated government context. Compensation / Benefits * Design and maintain HDR's Microsoft Azure Government infrastructure across environments (production, DR, non-production) * Configure Azure networking components: VNets, subnets, NSGs, application gateways, load balancers, traffic managers * Develop architecture artifacts: diagrams, designs, deployment plans, test plans, operational procedures * Improve security posture: network segmentation, TLS/cert management, IAM, encryption, logging, vulnerability management * Troubleshoot cross-boundary infrastructure issues across network, OS, middleware, application, and database * Coordinate disaster recovery, high availability, capacity, and continuity planning; support DR exercises * Oversee OS and infrastructure lifecycle (RHEL upgrades, patching, migrations, retirement) * Evaluate cloud-native modernization (containers, messaging, Kubernetes platforms such as AKS/OpenShift) * Enhance monitoring/observability using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Dynatrace, Prisma Cloud or similar * Develop infrastructure automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, Terraform, Bicep, Ansible * Coordinate connectivity changes, firewall, access validation, integration testing, architecture reviews, change planning Tasks * Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, Engineering, or related field or commensurate experience * 12+ years in infrastructure/cloud/engineering/solutions architecture * 4+ years hands-on Microsoft Azure experience * Strong knowledge of Azure infrastructure and networking (VNets, subnets, NSGs, load balancing, VMs, storage, identity) * Experience supporting highly available, security-sensitive enterprise systems * Ability to troubleshoot complex multi-domain issues * Working knowledge of cloud security principles (segmentation, least privilege, TLS, encryption, logging, vulnerability mgmt) * Ability to create clear architecture diagrams, designs, and operational docs * Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills Key requirements * ## Related Videos - [Azure-Well Architected Framework - designing mission critical workloads in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1529-azure-well-architected-framework-designing-mission-critical-workloads-in-practice) - [The Power of Purpose: Unlocking Potential and Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1110-the-power-of-purpose-unlocking-potential-and-innovation) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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