Cloud Architect Contractor

Position Summary

Contractor

Remote

Work you'll do

We are seeking a Cloud Architect Contractor who will design and implement secure cloud and Microsoft collaboration solutions aligned with business and technical requirements. The role supports delivery of Microsoft Active Directory, Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID), Exchange, Teams, Microsoft 365, and cloud infrastructure in highly secured environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop cloud architecture strategies and plans aligned with business goals, technical requirements, and security needs.
• Design and implement cloud infrastructure, including network architecture, security configurations, and cloud services.
• Evaluate cloud technologies and tools to meet project needs.
• Support implementation of Active Directory, Azure Active Directory/Entra ID, Exchange, Teams, Microsoft 365, and related cloud infrastructure.
• Provide technical guidance to development and implementation teams.
• Coordinate with project teams to track scope, dependencies, integrations, risks, and delivery activities.
• Maintain and communicate updates to project architecture and technical scope.
• Review assigned work products for completeness, quality, and alignment with requirements.
• Prepare project documentation, including architecture materials, Visio diagrams, and user-facing knowledge-transfer documentation.
• Provide task status updates for inclusion in the overall project plan.
• Support client communications, expectation-setting, and escalation processes.
• Apply cloud security, performance, and cost-optimization best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or at least 10 years of equivalent work experience.
• Active Secret clearance or higher.
• 10+ years of Microsoft Active Directory experience.
• At least 5 years of experience with Azure Active Directory/Entra ID, Exchange, Teams, and Microsoft 365 cloud email.
• At least 5 years of experience supporting large-scale, global, complex technology implementations.
• Experience working in federal and state government environments.
• Experience coordinating team activities, prioritizing work, and raising risks.
• Strong project coordination, strategic-thinking, and client-consulting skills.
• Excellent documentation skills, including architecture diagrams and knowledge-transfer materials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including creating presentations that summarize complex issues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting people-management activities.
• Experience with solutions across multiple tenants and cloud providers.

The expected pay range for this contract assignment is $100 - $110 hour. The exact pay rate will vary based on skills, experience, and location and will be determined by the third-party whose employees provide services to Deloitte.

Candidates interested in applying for this opportunity must be geographically based in the United States and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

We do not accept agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Deloitte is not the employer for this role.

This work is contracted through a third-party whose employees provide services to Deloitte.

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About Deloitte

Our inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It makes Deloitte one of the most rewarding places to work.