ARM (Advanced RISC Machine), Autoscaling, Blueprints, Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Computer Architecture, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Services, Computer Systems, Dental Insurance, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Federal Contracts, Homeland Security, Hybrid Cloud, ISO 9001, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Intelligence Community, Leadership, Load Balancing, Microsoft Windows Azure, Platform as a Service (PaaS), Public Cloud, Resource Management, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Small Business, Software Engineering, Software as a Service (SaaS), System Integration (SI), Technical Delivery, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), United States Department of Defense (DoD), Virtual Machine (VM), Vision Plan
Essnova Solutions, Inc. is a rapidly growing SBA 8(a) and HUBZone-certified federal contractor delivering innovative technology, mission support, and engineering solutions across the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, and civilian agencies. Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, with operations across multiple geographies, Essnova specializes in cloud architecture and migration, enterprise IT modernization, advanced analytics, and mission-critical systems integration.
We bring the rigor of large enterprises with the agility of a small business, holding ISO 9001 and CMMI certifications to ensure quality, repeatability, and compliance across every engagement. Leveraging proven experience supporting DoD, DHS, USDA, FDA, and USACE programs, Essnova combines technical depth, federal domain expertise, and an unwavering commitment to security and resilience. Our teams excel in designing, governing, and maintaining hybrid cloud environments—ensuring seamless migration, integration, and optimization of cloud platforms to meet complex mission demands.
Essnova is looking for a Cloud Architect to perform and support activities associated with the maintenance and support of DoD OIG’s hybrid cloud services and infrastructure platforms including management for the Public Cloud Service Provider (IaaS, PaaS or SaaS) and/or 3rd party Cloud Service Provider offered platforms and services.
Requirements
- Support the design, governance, and architecture of compute environment in a cloud environment.
- Develop workflows for on demand IaaS provisioning.
- Identify the integration points essential for self-service IaaS provisioning.
- Manage additional supporting services for the core compute services in the environment (such as dynamic auto-scaling, container management, load balancing).
- Support and perform migration of virtual machine (VM) and platforms from on-premises to the cloud, and vice versa.
- Export an existing running instance or a copy of an instance and into Customer required image format (e.g., a VMDK, OVF or VHD file).
- Change regions and/or subscriptions in accordance with services provided by the Cloud Service Provider.
- Create and configure infrastructure templates and blueprints for IaaS provisioning.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have Secret security clearance
- Must have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
- 8 years of IT experience with at least 5 years of experience focused on cloud infrastructure design, implementation, and management
- 3 years of experience managing hybrid cloud environments, integrating on premises infrastructure with Azure cloud services
- 3 years of experience managing cloud infrastructure supporting 1,000+ users across multiple geographic locations
- 2 years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) implementation using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Bicep, or Terraform
- 2 years of experience with cloud migration projects to include virtual machine migration from on-premises to Azure, and technical expertise in Azure cloud services
- Certifications:
- Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
- Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
- Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II
Desired Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
- Azure Solutions Architect certificate.
Benefits
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off + federal holidays
- Fast-track growth in a high-accountability culture
Why Essnova
- Rapidly growing, innovation-focused GovCon firm
- High-ownership environment where your wins matter
- Direct access to leadership, zero bureaucracy
- Culture built on speed, agility, and results
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Essnova Solutions, Inc.
Founded in 2005, Essnova has become a highly regarded leader in the Geospatial Technology and Consulting field. Essnova provides services for over 40 client organizations, spanning 10 countries around the globe. Our clients cover a broad range of private and public sector enterprises.
Essnova focuses on providing customized solutions. We are GIS/Geospatial experts with specific experience in utilities, municipalities and government agencies. Essnova believes in a true partnership approach in which we collaborate with our partners to deliver valuable solutions. Furthermore, we also provide technology solutions for Healthcare, Financial and other sectors as well.