Deadline to submit: No later than 4 pm EST on Wed., 10/15 (the earlier the better)
VITA - Sr Azure Cloud Architect
ON SITE REQUIRED: 3 days/week (parking available on site at no cost for contractors)
DURATION: 1 year expected
**Pls note: Mgr will do initial Virtual (Web based IV) but reserves the right to do a follow up IN PERSON interview if they deem necessary. Pls make sure your candidate is aware.
DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:
| Skill | Required / Desired | Amount | of Experience |
| Strong knowledge of cloud fundamentals | Required | 5 | Years |
| Knowledge of single and multi-cloud strategies and implications | Required | 5 | Years |
| Knowledge and experience in designing cloud solutions encapsulating all aspects of design that meet business requirements. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Strong knowledge and experience with Azure network and storage architectures | Required | 5 | Years |
| Strong knowledge and experience with Azure Services (examples Azure Key Vault, Entra ID, etc.) | Required | 5 | Years |
| Strong knowledge and experience with Azure Functions, Azure Web App/App Service, Containers, micro-services architecture and server-less architecture. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Demonstrated knowledge of cloud security principles including zero-trust, network segmentation, just-in-time access, conditional access etc. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Knowledge of availability options. Demonstrated experience architecting solutions that meet RPO and RTO objectives in Azure. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Effective documentation writing. Candidate should be able to write professional documentation including position papers, architecture documentation a | Required | 5 | Years |
| Experience in managing cloud-based security posture activities including vulnerability remediation, perimeter defense architecture, encryption in tran | Required | 5 | Years |
| Knowledge and experience in DevOps including Azure DevOps and GitHub Enterprise Cloud. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Knowledge and experience in data storage products like SQL Server, Oracle. Knowledge of non-relational data storage products like Cosmos DB. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Experience as a on-premise architect 5+ years | Required | 5 | Years |
| Strong communication skills. Candidate should be able to effectively communicate with technical and business staff. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Microsoft Certification in Azure Solutions Architect (Pls upload cert under reference tab) | Required | 2 | Years |
| Skill | Required / Desired | Amount | of Experience |
| Strong knowledge of cloud fundamentals | Required | 5 | Years |
| Knowledge of single and multi-cloud strategies and implications | Required | 5 | Years |
| Knowledge and experience in designing cloud solutions encapsulating all aspects of design that meet business requirements. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Strong knowledge and experience with Azure network and storage architectures | Required | 5 | Years |
| Strong knowledge and experience with Azure Services (examples Azure Key Vault, Entra ID, etc.) | Required | 5 | Years |
| Strong knowledge and experience with Azure Functions, Azure Web App/App Service, Containers, micro-services architecture and server-less architecture. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Demonstrated knowledge of cloud security principles including zero-trust, network segmentation, just-in-time access, conditional access etc. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Knowledge of availability options. Demonstrated experience architecting solutions that meet RPO and RTO objectives in Azure. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Effective documentation writing. Candidate should be able to write professional documentation including position papers, architecture documentation a | Required | 5 | Years |
| Experience in managing cloud-based security posture activities including vulnerability remediation, perimeter defense architecture, encryption in tran | Required | 5 | Years |
| Knowledge and experience in DevOps including Azure DevOps and GitHub Enterprise Cloud. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Knowledge and experience in data storage products like SQL Server, Oracle. Knowledge of non-relational data storage products like Cosmos DB. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Experience as a on-premise architect 5+ years | Required | 5 | Years |
| Strong communication skills. Candidate should be able to effectively communicate with technical and business staff. | Required | 5 | Years |
| Microsoft Certification in Azure Solutions Architect (Pls upload cert under reference tab) | Required | 2 | Years |