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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud - **Company:** Falconwood Inc. - **Location:** New Orleans, LA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $29,120.0 - $56,160.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, IT Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, Server Virtualization, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, Database Replication, Cloud Migration - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59358161-cloud ## About the Role * Minimum SECRET clearance with Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI), or the ability to obtain and maintain required access. * 7+ years of experience in cloud architecture, cloud migration, or enterprise IT infrastructure engineering. * Hands-on experience designing and executing migrations of on-premises server workloads to Microsoft Azure. * Working knowledge of DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG) requirements, particularly for Impact Level 5 and 6 environments. * Experience with server virtualization, workload assessment, and migration tooling (e.g., Azure Migrate or comparable platforms). * Experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and coordinating with Authorizing Officials on cloud security control validation. * Familiarity with enterprise networking, identity integration, and security architecture as it relates to cloud environments. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio. * Ability to manage multiple concurrent migration waves while maintaining overall program schedule. * Exceptional written, verbal, analytical, and customer communication skills. ## Description Falconwood, Inc. is a small, woman/veteran-owned business providing executive level consultants and programmatic support to Department of Defense Information Technology (IT) initiatives and programs. We provide expert consultation on a diverse range of IT subjects focusing on acquisition strategy, project management, Information Assurance, cybersecurity, systems engineering, and enterprise IT modernization. We have an immediate opening for a Cloud Migration Architect to serve as the technical lead for migrating legacy exNET on-premises servers and workloads into Flank Speed Azure under the NETCON program. This position acts as the primary \"Cloud Concierge\" extension for the Cloud & Hosting Agile Release Train (ART), guiding units through workload assessment, migration design, and cutover into Impact Level 5/6 (IL5/IL6) cloud environments. 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