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# Azure Cloud Architect

- **Company:** RightTalents LLC
- **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Relational Databases, DevOps, Key Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Network Segmentation, Oracle (Applications), Cloud Services, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Vulnerability Management, Web Applications, Data Storage Technologies, Multi-Cloud, Storage Technologies, Github Enterprise, Cosmos DB, Code Restructuring, Serverless Computing, Microservices
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/3339b406-2438-4fb4-b4a9-6d0fada674a0/azure-cloud-architect

## About the Role

Strong knowledge of cloud fundamentals (5 Years)
Knowledge of single and multi-cloud strategies and implications (5 Years)
Knowledge and experience in designing cloud solutions encapsulating all aspects of design that meet business requirements (5 Years)
Strong knowledge and experience with Azure network and storage architectures (5 Years)
Strong knowledge and experience with Azure Services (examples Azure Key Vault, Entra ID, etc.) (5 Years)
Strong knowledge and experience with Azure Functions, Azure Web App/App Service, Containers, micro-services architecture and server-less architecture (5 Years)
Demonstrated knowledge of cloud security principles including zero-trust, network segmentation, just-in-time access, conditional access etc (5 Years)
Knowledge of availability options. Demonstrated experience architecting solutions that meet RPO and RTO objectives in Azure (5 Years)
Effective documentation writing. Candidate should be able to write professional documentation including position papers, architecture documentation (5 Years)
Experience in managing cloud-based security posture activities including vulnerability remediation, perimeter defense architecture, encryption in tran (5 Years)
Knowledge and experience in DevOps including Azure DevOps and GitHub Enterprise Cloud (5 Years)
Knowledge and experience in data storage products like SQL Server, Oracle. Knowledge of non-relational data storage products like Cosmos DB (5 Years)
Experience as a on-premises architect (5 Years)
Strong communication skills. Candidate should be able to effectively communicate with technical and business staff (5 Years)

## Description

Azure Architect will be advising agency on architecture and security concerns associated with Azure including in-place migrations/refactoring
Architect will need to make recommendations on lift and shift and on-premises to cloud native migrations
Architect will need to make recommendations with refactoring within Azure environment
Architect will need to conduct testing within Azure to show minimal viable product of an architecture
Architect will need to understand available offerings from COV, MSI and other connected parties
Architect will make configurations to Azure in support of agency-level objectives. Configurations will be primarily to Azure-based services
Architect will need to sign Non-Disclosure Agreement