Azure Cloud Architect – Developer SME

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design secure and scalable infrastructures in Azure GovCloud and establish network connectivity.

• Develop cloud-native data platforms, pipelines, and analytical architectures.

• Automate the provisioning of cloud resources utilizing Terraform, ARM, or Bicep.

• Maintain consistently FedRAMP-compliant environments.

• Implement Azure Active Directory, Role-Based Access Control, least-privilege access, encryption, and security measures aligned with NIST standards.

• Apply DISA STIGs and CIS benchmarks, leading architecture reviews and documentation efforts.

• Promote FinOps optimization and advise engineering teams on cloud best practices.

• Facilitate migration and modernization through configuration-level adjustments.

• Aim for Platform as a Service (PaaS) and cloud-native solutions whenever feasible.

• Replatform applications that can take advantage of Azure PaaS.

• Rehost applications using Azure Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) when Azure PaaS is not applicable.

• Leverage the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well-Architected Framework.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of relevant experience.

• US Citizenship is mandatory.

• Proven experience in leading teams of five or more individuals.

• Extensive expertise in Azure, Terraform/Bicep, networking, automation, and security.

• Knowledge of Ansible, PowerShell DSC, and contemporary development tools or languages.

• Ability to engage with and present to government officials at all levels.

• Required Certification(s): Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) or AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs.

• 401K plan with company matching.

• Competitive salary and paid time off.

• Flexible work weeks where applicable.

• Multiple paid time off options, including vacation, sick leave, personal time, holidays, paid parental leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave.

• GDIT Paid Family Leave program offers up to 160 hours of paid leave over a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees.

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.

• Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, personal accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and business travel accident insurance.