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TEKsystems Azure Microsoft Infrastructure Architect in Woodlawn, Maryland
Top Skills' Details
This is a hybrid role, resources must be local within 50 miles of Woodlawn, MD offices. The task order itself renews annually in the Fall. Conversion is a possibility based on performance and business needs.
7-10 years of experience in:
1) IT infrastructure
At least 5 years in:
2) Azure cloud architecture and implementation.
3) Extensive experience in designing and implementing scalable cloud architectures, including hybrid and multi-cloud environments
Description:
This is a hybrid role, resources must be local within 50miles of Woodlawn, MD offices.
Duration: annual contract: 12 months initially with annual renewals.
Role Description: Provide functional and/or technical expertise to plan, analyze, define and support the delivery of future functional and technical capabilities for an application or group of applications. Assist in facilitating impact assessment efforts and in producing and reviewing estimates for client work requests.
Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Architect to join our team at SSA. The successful candidate should have a deep understanding of designing, implementing and managing robust, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure solutions using Microsoft Azure. with a demonstrated track record of designing and implementing innovative solutions to meet the agency’s requirements. With a strong background in Federal government projects and a minimum of 7-10 years of experience the successful candidate will drive the digital transformation initiatives of our agency while ensuring the highest levels of security and compliance.
Required Skills:
• Experience with Azure Cloud network infrastructure, including Azure Virtual Network, ExpressRoute, DNS configuration, and integration with client on-prem networks.
• Experience with Azure Active Directory, Azure identity management, and role base access control (RBAC).
• Experience with Azure Analytics Log Workspace, Application Insights, Azure Monitor, and logging consolidation and monitoring.
• Experience with Azure DevOps and developing CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes in Azure is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Azure services such as Virtual Machines, Azure AD, Networking, Storage, App Services, and Security Center.
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing scalable cloud architectures, including hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Deep understanding of networking concepts, including VPNs, VNETs, subnets, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Expertise in automation and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as ARM templates, Terraform, or Azure DevOps.
• Solid knowledge of security best practices and tools within the Azure ecosystem.
• Experience with disaster recovery, high availability, and backup solutions in a cloud environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure DevOps Engineer are highly desirable
Key Responsibilities:
Architecture Design: Lead the design of complex Azure cloud infrastructure solutions, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and aligned with business needs. Develop detailed architecture blueprints and design documentation.
Implementation: Oversee the deployment of Azure infrastructure solutions, including virtual networks, compute, storage, identity management, and security. Ensure proper configuration and integration of services within the Azure ecosystem.
Optimization: Continuously assess and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, scalability, cost-efficiency, and security. Implement monitoring, logging, and automation to enhance operational efficiency.
Collaboration: Work closely with DevOps, development, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud infrastructure with application and service development. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Disaster Recovery & Backup: Design and implement disaster recovery and backup strategies to ensure high availability and data integrity in the event of service interruptions.
Documentation: Maintain up-to-date documentation of infrastructure designs, configurations, processes, and procedures. Ensure knowledge transfer and clear communication across teams.
Skills:
Application Architecture Design, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Microsoft Certified, Azure Infrastructure Expert Certified, or Microsoft Certified Azure AI Engineer associate
Top Skills Details:
Application Architecture Design,Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information technology, engineering or a related field.
• 7-10 years of experience in IT infrastructure with at least 5 years in Azure cloud architecture and implementation.
Education Level = bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information technology, engineering or a related field
Experience Level:
Expert Level
o Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification
and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to
specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
§ Medical, dental & vision
§ Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
§ 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
§ Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
§ Short and long-term disability
§ Health Spending Account (HSA)
§ Transportation benefits
§ Employee Assistance Program
§ Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.