Solutions Architect (Azure) with Security Clearance

Why CODEplus CODEplus is a software engineering and modernization company with over 31 years supporting federal agencies including DoD, NASA, DOE, NRC, and USPS. We combine the agility and innovation of a small business with mature engineering, Agile, and DevSecOps delivery practices to support mission-critical modernization efforts. Position Title: Solutions Architect – EA (Azure) Various position levels for each position: Junior-level – 2-3 years of experience Mid-level – 4-8 years of experience Senior-level – 10+ years of experience Location: Huntsville, AL (Hybrid/On-Site preferred, possibly remote)
Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required Position Overview CODEplus is seeking a Solutions Architect – EA (Azure) to design, lead, and execute large-scale cloud modernization efforts for Department of Defense and federal customers. This role is ideal for a hands-on cloud architect with deep engineering expertise, who has led enterprise migrations, designed secure cloud platforms, and advised senior stakeholders on cloud strategy and transformation. You will serve as the technical authority for Azure architecture, driving solution design across complex, mission-critical environments, while actively contributing to implementation alongside Agile and DevSecOps teams. This position blends architecture leadership, hands-on engineering, and customer advisory, consistent with CODEplus’s engineering-first culture. Key Responsibilities Azure Architecture & Platform Design Lead architecture and design of enterprise-scale Azure solutions, including Azure Government and hybrid environments
Design and implement Azure landing zones, multi-region architectures, and high-availability solutions
Define reusable cloud patterns, reference architectures, and platform standards
Architect solutions aligned with Well-Architected Framework principles (Azure CAF), performance, cost optimization, and operational excellence
Ensure compliance with DoD security requirements (IL4/IL5, RMF, Zero Trust, NIST 800-53)
Cloud Modernization & Migration Lead large-scale cloud migrations and transformations, including legacy and cloud-native workloads
Architect modernization approaches including: Rehosting, replatforming, and refactoring strategies
Containerization and microservices (AKS)
Serverless and event-driven architectures
Support migration planning for 100+ application portfolios, including dependency mapping and sequencing
Hands-on Engineering & DevSecOps Actively contribute to implementation, including: Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM)
CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps automation
Security automation and compliance enforcement
Develop or guide development of automation scripts (Python, PowerShell) for infrastructure and operations
Lead design reviews, code reviews, and ensure architectural integrity across deployments
Agile Leadership & Technical Execution Provide technical leadership to Agile/SAFe teams, supporting PI planning, backlog refinement, and sprint execution
Mentor engineers in cloud engineering, DevOps, and architecture best practices
Resolve complex system-level challenges across performance, scalability, and security
Customer Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement Serve as a trusted advisor to government customers and senior leadership
Translate mission needs into technical strategy and cloud architecture decisions
Deliver: Executive briefings
Architecture diagrams
Trade studies and decision papers
Participate in TIMs, design reviews, and program governance
Integration & Systems Engineering Lead integration across: Cloud services
On-prem / hybrid environments
External mission systems
Collaborate across cybersecurity, networking, software, and systems engineering teams
Cost, Risk & Program Support Support cloud cost modeling, optimization strategies, and trade-off analysis
Identify technical risks and drive mitigation strategies
Contribute to proposals, including: Architecture approaches
Basis of Estimate (BOE)
Technical volumes
Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in STEM
Deep, hands-on Azure architecture experience, including: Networking, identity (Entra ID), compute, storage, and security
Azure Government or regulated cloud environments
Demonstrated experience: Leading enterprise-scale cloud migrations or transformations
Designing solutions across multi-region, high-availability environments
Strong hands-on experience with: Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM)
CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines
Automation scripting (Python, PowerShell)
Proven ability to: Lead technical teams
Work directly with government customers
Balance technical excellence, cost, and delivery timelines
Strong communication skills with experience briefing senior stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications Azure certifications:
Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Azure Security Engineer
Azure DevOps Engineer
Experience with:
Azure Landing Zones / CAF implementation
Containers and Kubernetes (AKS)
Serverless (Functions, Event Grid, Service Bus)
RMF / NIST 800-53 / FedRAMP
Platform engineering and internal developer platforms
Prior experience supporting DoD, IC, or federal programs
Background in systems engineering, DevOps, or software engineering
Experience with large-scale migrations (100+ workloads)
Experience contributing to capture, proposals, or re-competes