Azure Cloud Architect - Hybrid with Security Clearance

Azure Cloud Architect / Developer SME to design, build, and secure large-scale Azure Government environments supporting mission‑critical federal systems. Key Responsibilities Architect secure, scalable Azure GovCloud infrastructures and network connectivity Design cloud-native data platforms, pipelines, and analytics architectures. Automate cloud provisioning with Terraform/ARM/Bicep; ensure consistent, FedRAMP‑compliant environments Implement Azure AD, RBAC, least‑privilege, encryption, and NIST‑aligned security controls Apply DISA STIGs/CIS benchmarks and lead architecture reviews/documentation Drive FinOps optimization and guide engineering teams on cloud best practices Migrate NTIA’s Unclassified Spectrum Management Systems to Azure Government Migrate the NTIA Secret environment to the Azure Secret Cloud Enhance the security and administration of Spectrum IT systems operations.​ Migrate and modernize with config-level changes Push toward Platform as a Service (PaaS) and cloud-native where possible Replatform if the application can leverage Azure PaaS Rehost using Azure Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) if the application can’t leverage Azure PaaS Use Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well-Architected Framework Leverage the NTIA FSDS IL5 tenant based on the single tenant architect Requirements: Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree, or equivalent experience Experience: 10+ years cloud engineering/architecture experience Experience with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well-Architected Framework Strong Azure, Terraform/Bicep, networking, automation, and security expertise Familiarity with Ansible, PowerShell DSC, and modern development tools/languages Certification(s): One or more required certifications (Azure Architect, Azure Engineer, CISSP, etc.) Clearance: Must possess and maintain an Active Secret or higher clearance US Citizenship Required Location: Hybrid in Washington, D.C. (3 days a week on‑site) Screening Questions Clearance Level
Question: Do you currently hold an ACTIVE U.S. Government SECRET (or higher) clearance? 2. Onsite Availability Question: Are you able to work onsite at the Commerce Building (1401 Constitution Ave., Washington, DC) at least three days per week? 3. IL‑Level Cloud Experience Question: Have you worked in Azure Government IL5 or IL6 environments? If yes, what work on your résumé does this support align to? 4. Hands-on Cloud migration support to IL environments Question: Have you personally supported in a hand-on way the migration of mission‑critical systems in Azure Government IL5 or IL6 environment? If yes, what work experience on your résumé does this support align to? 5. Cloud Architect Experience Question: Do you have work experience in the lead architect role for Azure Government IL5 or IL6 environment migration or modernization? If yes, what work experience on your résumé does this support align to? 6. Senior Customer Engagement Experience Question: Have you served in a lead role that required regular engagement with senior customer mission and technical leadership to perform technical strategic planning and roadmap development? If yes, what work experience on your résumé does this support align to?