Azure Cloud Architect

We have an outstanding Contract position for an Azure Cloud Architect to join a leading Company located in the St. Louis, MO surrounding area. US Citizenship is required.Candidate must possess an Active Secret Security Clearance.Responsibilities: Design, architect, and govern secure Microsoft Azure cloud environments in compliance with government and enterprise security requirements Develop reference architectures, landing zones, and network designs aligned with Zero Trust and defense-in-depth principles Lead cloud solution design across compute, networking, storage, identity, and security services in Azure Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure solutions meet RMF, NIST, DISA STIG, and other compliance standards Provide technical leadership and guidance to cloud engineers and operations teams Support system modernization, cloud migrations, and hybrid cloud integrations Participate in architecture reviews, risk assessments, and technical design discussions with stakeholders and customers Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues and provide escalation support Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and standard operating procedures Basic Hiring Criteria: Active U.S. Security Clearance (Secret or higher) Minimum 8 years of IT infrastructure experience, with 4+ years in Azure cloud architecture or engineering roles Hands-on experience designing secure Azure environments in regulated or government settings Strong expertise in: Azure IaaS and PaaS services Azure Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, VPN, NSGs, and firewalls Azure Active Directory / Entra ID, RBAC, and identity federation Azure security services (Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Key Vault, Policy) Experience with Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform) Familiarity with Windows and Linux workloads in Azure Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with customers and leadership Desired Qualifications: Azure certifications (AZ-305, AZ-104, or equivalent) Experience supporting DoD, federal, or classified environments Knowledge of hybrid cloud architectures (Azure + on-prem) Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices Prior experience working in an on-site, cleared environment Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance: Secret Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit or The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Created: 2026-03-06