Azure Architect - Remote

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Azure Technical/Solution Architect to design and deliver secure, scalable Azure Government cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will lead solution architecture, AI-enabled cloud initiatives, DevSecOps integration, and enterprise modernization while ensuring compliance with government security standards.

Key Responsibilities:
Design and architect scalable Azure/Azure Gov cloud solutions.
Provide technical leadership across multiple projects.
Develop secure, reliable, and cost-effective solution designs.
Design AI-powered solutions using Azure AI Services and Azure OpenAI.
Collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders to deliver cloud solutions.
Implement DevSecOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Ensure compliance with security, governance, and architecture standards.
Design distributed, cloud-native microservices and hybrid cloud solutions.

Required Skills:
Azure Solution Architecture (Azure Gov)
Azure IaaS, PaaS & SaaS
Azure DevOps (ADO), Containers, Gateways, Firewalls
Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI, AI Bots, Copilots, RAG
DevSecOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code
SAML, OAuth, OIDC, MFA, RBAC, JIT, Ping Identity
Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Salt, Octopus Deploy
Cloud Security (Encryption, SIEM, Key Management, Firewalls)
Distributed Systems, Microservices, Hybrid Cloud
Multi-region/Multi-tier Architecture
Data Movement & Transformation Technologies
Active Secret Clearance preferred (Must be eligible to obtain one)

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with US Government/Public Sector projects.
Microsoft Azure Certifications.
Experience with Azure AI Governance and Responsible AI.
Knowledge of AWS/Google Cloud Platform and enterprise cloud architecture.

Best Regards,
Tarun K
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