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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Microsoft Cloud Architect - **Company:** TGIPOWER, LLC - **Location:** Boca Raton, FL, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $175,000.0 - $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Android Software Development, Apple IOS, Apple Mac Systems, Application Packaging, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Office, Virtual Desktops, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Services, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Deployment, Data Logging, Cloud Monitoring, Firewalls (Computer Science), Microsoft InTune, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Bicep, Microsoft Sentinel, Terraform - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0f7cf8f4b70cea44 ## About the Role Do you have experience in VPN management?, * 8+ years IT infrastructure or cloud engineering experience * 5+ years hands-on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 experience * Demonstrated production experience with Sentinel, Defender, Purview DLP, and Intune * Strong PowerShell scripting experience * Deep expertise with Entra ID, including Conditional Access, MFA, identity governance, and privileged access controls * Strong experience with Azure networking, including VNets, VPN, ExpressRoute, NSGs, Azure Firewall, and private connectivity patterns * Hands-on experience with hybrid identity, Active Directory, Azure AD Connect, Group Policy, and migration from legacy infrastructure * Experience automating cloud operations using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, ARM/Bicep, Terraform, or similar infrastructure-as-code tools * Proven experience with cloud monitoring, logging, incident response, and security operations in regulated or enterprise-scale environments * Working knowledge of compliance and governance frameworks such as CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, or Microsoft security baseline standards * Ability to produce high-quality architecture diagrams, technical documentation, implementation runbooks, and executive-ready design recommendations Certifications: * Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) required * Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100) strongly preferred; candidates with Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300), or Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200) plus equivalent architecture experience may also be considered * Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102) preferred for candidates leading Intune, Autopilot, and endpoint security implementations Hands-On Productions Requirements: * Proven experience deploying and supporting Microsoft cloud technologies in live enterprise environments, including Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, Purview, Intune, and Windows Autopilot * Hands-on experience with security configuration, policy deployment, incident response, endpoint management, application packaging, compliance enforcement, and remediation workflows. * Experience leading production deployments, post-deployment stabilization, operational handoff, and ongoing optimization of Microsoft 365/cloud solutions. * Candidates should be able to discuss production implementations, architecture decisions, operational challenges, and measurable business outcomes from prior deployments. ## Description Summary: We are seeking a Senior Microsoft Cloud Architect with proven, real-world hands-on experience designing, implementing, and operating Microsoft cloud security and management platforms. 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