Azure Solution Architect (Remote)

We are seeking an Azure Solution Architect to join our dynamic team! This position contributes to the assessment, design, build, and deployment of SaaS solutions utilizing industry best practices within a private Microsoft Azure environment. You will be part of a highly innovative fast-paced team, incorporating and inventing emerging software technologies to deliver best practice SaaS and PaaS solutions in the Microsoft Azure environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a solution architect in the project team and provide agile software delivery, best-practice expertise to deliver results for an organization.
• Lead the strategic planning and technology roadmaps for a major federal agency.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and robust Azure cloud solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions that align with our strategic goals.
• Ensure the security, reliability, and performance of Azure-based systems.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stay abreast of the latest Azure features and best practices in cloud architecture.
• Ability to perform market research and make specific recommendations including a SWOT Analysis (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat)
• Provide deployment information technology planning and implementation support.
• Assist in developing project roadmaps for iterative implementations and functional expansion in phases leveraging agile/lean methodologies.
• Ensure successful analysis, design, evaluation, modification, testing, and implementation of agile software development solutions across the enterprise.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to develop detailed plans and assist with business process changes, problem resolution, and functional decisions.
• Guide functional & technical customer teams in brainstorming and gap-analysis sessions in the effort to guide modernization efforts in accordance with the organization's long term strategy. 
• Proactively anticipate potential roadblocks and take corrective action to keep the project on track while escalating issues to project management as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience assessing, designing, deploying, and/or sustaining various industry best of breed financial management SaaS applications and/or ERPs.
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing Azure solutions, including infrastructure, networking, and security.
• Strong knowledge of Azure services, such as Virtual Machines, Azure Active Directory, Azure App Service, Azure Storage, and Azure Functions.
• Significant experience in systems analysis and solution development of IT solutions to meet government business requirements.
• Experience with Azure administration, Azure development, and DevOps processes.
• Familiarity with governance, data platforms, disaster recovery, and IT operations.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or ARM templates.
• Experience with cloud migration projects and/or hybrid cloud / on-premises environments with SAP S/4 HANA.
• Understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and experience with tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Azure certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, are a plus.
• Significant experience defining, translating and/or mapping business requirements to technical requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Experience managing technology strategies (preferred PMP or equivalent project management experience).

Educational & Work Qualifications:

• 4 Year degree in computer sciences, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.

CIYIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all Qualified Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Disability Status, Protected Veteran Status or any other Characteristic Protected by Law.