Azure Cloud Architect – SME Support

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Azure Cloud Architect providing specialized support for complex cloud projects with a focus on Azure technologies. Leading the implementation of Zero Trust Architectures and cloud security solutions.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $175,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Azure Cloud Architecture, focusing on the implementation of Zero Trust Architectures and the engineering of Mission Landing Zones. Proficient in Infrastructure as Code practices and ensuring compliance with DoD security standards.

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Azure Cloud ArchitectureInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)DoD SCCA ComplianceCI/CD Pipeline Development

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Hard Skills

Azure AdministrationCloud EngineeringAzure BicepARM TemplatesDevSecOps ToolchainsDISA STIG ConfigurationsAutomated DeploymentsCloud Native Security StackF5 ConfigurationGit-Based Workflows

Soft Skills

Strategic LeadershipTechnical GuidanceCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Azure DevOpsGitLabAzure Firewall PremiumUser-Defined Routing (UDR)Hub-and-Spoke Network Topologies

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+ CertificationMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect ExpertAWS Solutions Architect Associate

Industry Keywords

Department of Defense (DoD)Cloud Native Security Stacks (CNSS)Mission Landing Zones (MLZ)NIST SP 800-53DoD SRG

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Azure Cloud Architect serves as a specialized Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing high-level strategic leadership, technical guidance, and hands-on engineering direction for complex cloud projects.
This role is responsible for validating architectural designs, engineering Mission Landing Zones (MLZ), guiding the implementation of Zero Trust Architectures (ZTA), and overseeing the evolution of Cloud Native Security Stacks (CNSS).
Act as a bridge between high-level strategy and technical execution, ensuring that cloud environments are secure, automated, resilient, and aligned with Department of Defense (DoD) requirements.
Validate technical Engineering Assessments in close coordination with Cloud Engineers to ensure proposed solutions are viable and scalable.
Lead the engineering, deployment, and customization of Azure Mission Landing Zones (MLZ) using automated Infrastructure as Code (IaC) workflows.
Deliver specialized design recommendations across critical pillars: data storage, identity management, governance, and monitoring solutions.
Provide expert guidance on Mission Owner (MO) cloud transition strategies and collaborate with Program Managers to oversee the implementation of proposed architectures.
Advise on F5 configuration activities and evaluate the potential operational impacts of migrating from legacy appliances to a cloud-native security stack.
Provide strategic recommendations for the maintenance and sustainment of the DoD Secure Cloud Computing Architecture (SCCA) Functional Requirements Document (FRD) within Azure Government.
Lead the implementation and long-term sustainment of the future Cloud Native Security Stack and potential Shared Services.
Deliver hands-on expertise and strategic configurations for Azure Firewall Premium (AFW-P) with IDPS, User-Defined Routing (UDR), and advanced hub-and-spoke network topologies.
Author, enforce, and maintain custom Azure Policies to ensure continuous compliance with DoD landing zone standards.
Guide the transition toward Zero Trust Architectures to meet modern federal security mandates.
Build, optimize, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Azure DevOps) to automate the deployment of cloud infrastructure.
Coordinate with Cloud Operations Engineers to design and ensure high availability and failover capabilities across both Azure Government and Commercial environments.
Ensure all architectural designs support the rigorous requirements of Azure Government and applicable commercial cloud services.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
Experience: 2–4 years of cloud engineering experience with a deep background in Azure administration and cloud architecture.
DoD Expertise: Specific expertise in the strategic maintenance and sustainment of DoD SCCA functional requirements.
Technical Proficiencies: Hands-on experience writing Infrastructure as Code using Azure Bicep or ARM templates. Strong proficiency with CI/CD platforms, DevSecOps toolchains, and git-based workflows.
Certification: Security+ certification.
Security Clearance: U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance.
Preferred: Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
Advanced Cloud certification (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or AWS Solutions Architect Associate).
Proven experience deploying and maintaining Azure Mission Landing Zone (MLZ) repositories.
Proven experience implementing DISA STIG configurations and hardening automated deployments.
Experience supporting compliance for DoD SRG and NIST SP 800-53 security controls.
Certification: Active Security+ certification.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision insurance
life insurance
long and short-term disability and other insurance products
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
401K Retirement Plan options
Tuition Reimbursement
assorted voluntary benefits