Azure Cloud Architect

Everforth ECS is seeking an Azure Cloud Architect to work in a hybrid capacity in our Fairfax, VA office (up to 3 business days per week, at the Project Manager's direction). The role involves designing, developing, and installing a DoW Mission Partner network enclave's Cloud infrastructure, with deep expertise in Azure offerings and alternatives. The position reports directly to the Program Manager and operates in a high-energy environment requiring innovative solutions to complex challenges.

Responsibilities

• Identify enterprise and customer-specific issues and develop and implement innovative cloud solutions in Azure.
• Architect, design, implement, and maintain cloud solutions and new capabilities in Azure.
• Design complex Identity management frameworks including Active Directory and Entra ID.
• Leverage automation, instance, container, orchestration, security, and native/non-native cloud services for large DoD programs.
• Provide objective solution design recommendations and feedback for multi-hybrid systems and integration using existing and emerging cloud technologies.
• Install, configure, maintain, update, manage, and refine information systems to ensure compliance with DoD standards for functional, interoperability, and security requirements.
• Analyze systems for potential performance or security vulnerabilities.
• Participate in technical incident response and security assessments.
• Provide knowledge transfer to team members and clients.
• Coordinate and/or provide support for all enclave applications.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Networking, Computer Security, or other STEM discipline with 10+ years of related work experience.
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8140 IAT Level II Security+ (or higher) within 60 days of hire.
• Active Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Ability to work in a hybrid capacity in Fairfax, VA (up to 3 days in office).
• Ability to travel <20% throughout the lifespan of the Program to CONUS/OCONUS customer sites and government installations.
• 6+ years of experience designing, engineering, and deploying infrastructure systems and services within cloud environments.
• 6+ years of experience and proficiency working with Amazon Web Services' cloud services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, EBS, EKS, VPC, Security Groups/IAM).
• Experience working with DoD networks or similar organizations.
• Experience reading and interpreting system infrastructure diagrams.
• Proficiency in one or more automation languages (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Cloud Formation, BASH, PowerShell).
• DoD 8570 Compliant, minimum IAT Level II (e.g., CompTIA Security+ or higher); current or achieved within 45 days of employment.
• Local travel to Falls Church, VA, as needed, for weekly customer site support.
• Proficiency in creating architecture diagrams and systems integration mapping.
• Experience developing, engineering, and deploying Docker and Kubernetes-based containerized solutions.
• Supporting Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Cloud networking and troubleshooting (e.g., IP networking, VPNs, DNS, load balancing).
• Familiarity designing Microsoft Identity ecosystem solutions (e.g., AD/ADFS/AD Connect, EntraID).
• Solid understanding of Firewalls, NAT, SSL/TLS, etc.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Highly developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Preference shown to candidates with an active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Networking, or related STEM discipline.
• Experience with DevSecOps frameworks.
• Experience using big data tools, cloud or on-prem.
• Infrastructure as Code experience (Ansible, Chef, Terraform, Puppet).
• Additional Azure certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate).
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

About the Company

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth, a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. We are committed to excellence in delivery, fostering a culture of innovation, and providing an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

Pay

$180,000 - $220,000 per year. Salary is commensurate with skillset, qualifications, experience, and educational background.