Azure Cloud Architect – Should LOCAL to Richmond, VA or Close

ON SITE

REQUIRED:

2-3 days/week (parking available on site at no cost for contractors)

REPLACING 778459. Pls note:
The mgr has not been able to find candidates with the combination of SR level technical experience as an Azure Cloud Architect

along with solid communications skills needed for this role.
Candidates so far have not been about to clearly articulate the experience that is on their resume during the interviews.

Pls make sure you are technically vetting anyone you
plan to submit and make sure they are not using any AI tools to assist them during your vetting process.

** 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.

Lastly, pls note that some on site is REQUIRED; do not submit if they cannot agree to this arrangement.

VITA – Sr Azure Cloud Architect

ON SITE

REQUIRED:

2-3 days/week (parking available on site at no cost for contractors)

DURATION: 1 year expected

• Azure Architect will be advising agency on architecture and security concerns associated with Azure including in-place migrations/refactoring.
• Architect will need to make recommendations on lift and shift and on-premise to cloud native migrations.
• Architect will need to make recommendations with refactoring within Azure environment.
• Architect will need to conduct testing within Azure to show minimal viable product of an architecture.
• Architect will need to understand available offerings from COV, MSI and other connected parties.
• Architect will make configurations to Azure in support of agency-level objectives. Configurations will be primarily to Azure-based services.
• Architect will need to sign Non-Disclosure Agreement.

• 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 , 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 Dev Ops including Azure Dev Ops and Git Hub 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

• Question1:
  Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment?
• Question2:
  Please list candidate’s email address.
• Question3:
  In what city and state does your candidate permanently reside? Local Richmond candidates preferred bc of on site requirements. If your candidate is local to Richmond, have you (vendor) taken the…