Azure Solutions Architect with Security Clearance

THOR Solutions, LLC is seeking a highly motivated Azure Solutions Architect that has experience within Microsoft's Government Community Cloud High (GCCH) enterprise to enhance THOR's enterprise to meet growing customer requirements. An ideal candidate will have prior experience with designing and implementing cloud architectures to integrate with multiple VPC and B2B requirements. This individual will also understand the federal cybersecurity requirements that would be leveraged against the GCCH environment and THOR's contractual obligations.

Typical Responsibilities

• System administration and maintenance of the THOR enterprise.
• Solutions architecture for test and prod environments to meet contractual obligations.
• Troubleshooting end user problems between laptops to virtual machine accesses.
• Help create THOR IT policies to ensure continued federal cybersecurity requirements are met.

Location

• Hybrid from THOR office location in Shirlington, VA is highly preferred.
• Candidates able to work hybrid from other THOR office locations may be considered: San Diego, CA or Virginia Beach, VA.

Travel Requirements: This position is anticipated to require up to 25% travel, to THOR office locations including sites in VA, DC, CA, RI, and FL.

Typical Physical Activity: Primarily desk/computer work in an office environment. May involve: repetitive motion. May also require physical activity including lifting/moving computer & server hardware assets, setting up workstations, laying network cable, and supporting other IT infrastructure activities.

Typical Pay Range: The anticipated pay range for this position in the identified location(s) is $85,000 - 105,000. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education, qualifications, and experience. Eligibility for a SECRET Security Clearance is Required: This position requires eligibility for a Secret security clearance, to be obtained after hire. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance; therefore, only current U.S. citizens will be considered for this position. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High school diploma/GED equivalent.
• At least three (3) to seven (7) years of proven experience in Azure solutions architecture of a hybrid cloud solution.
• Active certifications:
• Active CompTIA Security+ CE certification.
• Higher-level certifications (SC-100, CEH, CISSP, etc.) may be accepted instead.
• One of the following Azure certifications, or comparable:
• AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals.
• AZ-104 Azure Administrator Associate.
• Any certification used to qualify for this position must be current/active. A copy of the certificate/ID number will be requested for verification during the hiring process.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft architecture to include Microsoft Sentinel and other integrated platforms to Azure.
• Demonstrated experience working within the Government Community Cloud High (GCCH) environment.
• Knowledge of configuration management processes and policy writing.
• Demonstrated experience of PowerShell, CLI, and/or Ansible.
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated to continue to grow in a position.

Additional Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Additional education:
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology field from an accredited university or college is highly preferred.
• Or, Information Systems Technician (IT) or equivalent military occupational specialty (MOS) from prior U.S. military service.
• One of the following Azure certifications, or comparable:
• AZ-305 Azure Solutions Architect.
• SC-100 Cybersecurity Architect.