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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # ENTERPRISE CLOUD ARCHITECT - **Company:** VSolvit - **Location:** Norco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $175,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Cluster Analysis, Cyber Security, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Identity and Access Management, Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Knowledge Management, Knowledge-Based Systems, Network Security, Machine Learning, Network Segmentation, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Zero Trust Network Access, Azure Machine Learning, Azure Data Lake, Search Technologies, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Software Applications, Load Balancing, System Availability, Large Language Models, Generative AI, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Containerization, Data Lakes, Kubernetes, Bicep, Azure AKS, Machine Learning Operations, Terraform, Devsecops, Serverless Computing, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18040982?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18040982%2FEnterprise-Cloud-Architect ## About the Role * Experience: 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture, enterprise-scale software engineering, and technical project leadership. * Azure Government (IL5): Deep expertise in Azure Government IL5 compliance controls, including network segmentation, security architecture, and DoD Zero Trust principles. * Architecture & Migration: Proven track record of leading end-to-end migrations of legacy on-premises applications to secure cloud-native environments. * DevSecOps & Automation: Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Bicep), automated CI/CD pipelines, and enterprise-wide cloud governance. * Containerization: Strong background in architecting high-availability environments using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Docker, and Helm. * AI/ML Integration: Experience architecting and deploying AI/ML solutions, including Azure OpenAI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and large-scale data lake analytics. * Leadership: Exceptional communication, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to drive modernization roadmaps across diverse engineering teams. ## Description VSolvit is seeking an experienced Senior Enterprise Cloud Architect to lead the design, modernization, and migration of enterprise applications within an Azure Government Impact Level 5 (IL5) environment supporting a Department of Defense (DoD) customer. In this role, you will serve as the primary cloud architecture authority responsible for designing secure, scalable, and highly available cloud-native solutions, modernizing legacy on-premises applications, and driving AI-enabled capabilities across the enterprise. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, application developers, and customer stakeholders to establish cloud governance, robust security postures, modern data lakes, and cutting-edge DevSecOps practices aligned with DoD Zero Trust principles and IL5 compliance controls., * Application Migration & Modernization: Lead the end-to-end migration of legacy on-premises applications to Azure Government IL5. Partner with application teams to modernize monolithic applications into cloud-native, microservices-based architectures. * Cloud Architecture & Standards: Design secure, scalable, and highly available cloud-native architectures. Develop enterprise cloud reference architectures, organizational standards, and technology modernization roadmaps. * Azure Networking: Design and implement robust Azure networking solutions, including Virtual Networks (VNets), Subnets, Network Security Groups (NSGs), Azure Firewall, Load Balancers, Application Gateway, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Private Endpoints, DNS, and hybrid connectivity. * Identity & Security Architecture: Architect secure identity and access management using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Conditional Access, and Zero Trust principles. Design cloud security architectures incorporating network segmentation, security groups, end-to-end encryption, compliance frameworks, and IL5 security controls. * Containerization & Orchestration: Architect containerized environments utilizing Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Docker, Helm, and Azure Container Registry (ACR). Design Kubernetes clustering strategies covering node pool optimization, high availability, workload isolation, and multi-cluster management. * Scalability & Performance: Architect automated scaling solutions for applications, containers, compute resources, and storage platforms to dynamically support enterprise workloads. * Data Lakes & Analytics: Develop enterprise Data Lake architectures using Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 and integrated modern analytics platforms. * Enterprise AI & Machine Learning: Architect AI/ML solutions leveraging Azure Machine Learning Studio, Azure OpenAI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Large Language Models (LLMs), Vector databases, and semantic search. Establish AI governance and responsible AI practices across enterprise systems. * Secure Knowledge Systems: Design secure enterprise AI capabilities that leverage internal organizational knowledge bases while maintaining strictly isolated data boundaries and IL5 compliance. * Integrations & Hybrid Systems: Architect secure API integrations and hybrid connectivity mechanisms bridging cloud-native services with existing on-premises legacy infrastructure. * Governance & DevSecOps: Establish enterprise cloud governance using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Bicep), Azure Policy, Landing Zones, and automated DevSecOps pipelines. * Leadership & Mentorship: Provide high-level technical leadership, architectural oversight, and mentoring across engineering and implementation teams. Technical Environment * Cloud Platform: Azure Government (IL5), Azure Landing Zones, Hybrid Cloud * Identity & Security: Microsoft Entra ID, Zero Trust Security, RBAC, Conditional Access, IL5 Compliance Controls * Networking: VNets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways, Application Gateways, Private Endpoints * Containers & Orchestration: Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Docker, Helm, ACR, Kubernetes Clustering * Data & AI: Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, Azure OpenAI, Azure Machine Learning Studio, RAG, LLMs, Vector Databases * Automation & DevOps: Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / Bicep), Azure Policy, DevSecOps, CI/CD Pipelines ## Related Videos - [Reference Architecture of AI in the Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1613-reference-architecture-of-ai-in-the-cloud) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [We adopted DevOps and are Cloud-native, Now What?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/485-we-adopted-devops-and-are-cloud-native-now-what) - [Architecting the Future: Leveraging AI, Cloud, and Data for Business Success](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1096-architecting-the-future-leveraging-ai-cloud-and-data-for-business-success) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j)