Solutions Architect

Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is an Information Technology, Web Development, and Branding and Communications firm with 20 years providing professional services to large Federal clients. At NDi, we engineer success into our solutions by concentrating first and foremost on the end-user, the mission of our customer, and the bottom line. NDi builds solutions designed for tomorrow that deliver results today. NDi has demonstrated expertise in Solution Development & Delivery, Web Design & Development, User Experience, Enterprise Information Management, Advanced Application Development, Information Assurance, and Networking. Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply. Note: Accepting applications to establish a pool of applicants for future openings. Job Description: As a Cloud Architect, you will play a vital role in designing and implementing cloud solutions specifically tailored to the Azure platform. Your expertise in Azure technologies will be instrumental in developing and executing Azure strategies, ensuring the successful deployment and operation of Azure-based systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions that align with an organization's objectives. This individual will work closely with the Engineering, Applications Support, and Infrastructure teams to securely design, build, test, and deploy a highly scalable environment in our Azure Cloud. Requirements: US Citizenship is required. Candidate must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance. This position is hybrid (on-site/remote). Candidate will be required to work on-site at minimum, three days a week. Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's degree ( Master's preferred) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 10 years experience. Extensive experience designing and implementing cloud solutions specifically on the Azure platform. Proven track record of successful Azure migrations and system implementations. Strong knowledge of Azure architectural patterns, including Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, microservices, containers, serverless computing, and multi-tier applications. Proficiency in Azure infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment automation using tools like Terraform, Azure Resource Manager, PowerShell, or Azure CLI. Expertise in Azure security principles and best practices, including Azure Active Directory, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Security Center, and data encryption. Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools specific to Azure, such as Azure DevOps, Azure Pipelines, Azure Container Registry, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Solid understanding of Azure networking concepts, including virtual networks, subnets, network security groups, and load balancing. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex Azure-related issues. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively interact with stakeholders at various levels. Responsibilities: Design and develop scalable and secure Azure cloud architectures that align with business goals and objectives. Evaluate existing on-premises infrastructure and applications, identifying opportunities for migration and optimization within the Azure cloud. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide technical guidance on Azure solutions and services. Define Azure deployment models based on the organization's needs. Select and implement appropriate Azure services and tools to meet business requirements, ensuring optimal performance and cost efficiency. Develop Azure migration strategies, including data migration, application migration, and infrastructure migration. Establish Azure security measures and compliance frameworks, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Monitor Azure infrastructure and applications, proactively identifying and resolving performance issues and security vulnerabilities. Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams for designing and developing Azure-native applications. Stay up-to-date with emerging Azure technologies and industry trends, recommending innovative solutions to enhance our Azure capabilities. Collaborate with systems administrators, developers, stakeholders, and leadership to develop consensus-based outcomes around cloud infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, management, and troubleshooting. Develop tools, scripts or templates that automate cloud security controls, governance, compliance validations and operational processes. Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines that automate deployment processes and improve efficiency. Ensure that all that can be automated is automated. Implement and maintain security best practices, ensuring proper access controls and permissions. Develop, deploy, and maintain cloud services and Infrastructure as Code utilizing SecDevOps tooling and practices. Research, evaluate, and deploy advanced cloud computing systems and large data analytics for clients in research and production areas. Support a range of clients from front line analysts to researchers and senior leadership. Strong experience in cloud architecture, design, and cost optimization/blueprints. Analyze, design, implement and collaborate with the team to refactor code, update configurations, and implement improvements for performance, security, and maintainability. Experience in provisioning AWS/Azure Cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, CloudFormation, Serverless Framework, Serverless Application Model. Network Designs is committed to attracting and retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and salary packages. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job. J-18808-Ljbffr