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Resource Management Office

Cloud Architect W2 Contractor

Resource Management Office, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Job Description

Role Type:

W2 Contract

Work Status:

US Citizen, Green Card holder

Term:

4 to 6-months

Start:

October

Location:

Remote based, U.S. limited travel

What You’ll Do

As a non-exempt/hourly employee at Burwood, we are seeking a Cloud Architect with demonstrable experience in designing and implementing projects throughout the full project lifecycle, particularly in production environments.

You will lead efforts in large-scale migrations and cutover processes, showcasing your strong cloud background and solution architecture skills. This role requires a deep understanding of Azure and a proven ability to navigate complex environments, ensuring successful transitions to the cloud for our client’s acquired locations.

Cloud Skillset (Azure)

Ability to translate business and technical requirements and integrate into a holistic architecture design.

Requirements analysis, design, and ability to assist with deployment, configuration, and management.

Virtual Machines

Virtual Networks, Subnets, NSGs, User Defined Routes

Storage Accounts

Azure Backups and Monitoring

Azure PaaS NVAs: VPN, Firewall, VWAN+VHUB

Azure Log Analytics queries (KQL)

Qualifications:Qualifications

Who You Are

The ideal candidate for this Cloud Architect role will possess a robust network skillset, including experience in deploying, configuring, and managing Azure PaaS networking components, as well as tracing and troubleshooting traffic through Azure networks and devices.

Having a solid understanding of routing and switching is essential, with CCNA or similar certification considered a strong advantage. The role also involves implementing Site-to-Site (S2S) VPN tunnels and managing DNS configurations across Microsoft AD DNS, Azure DNS, and external DNS.

The nice to have TECH Stuff

Network Skillset (Azure: Routing, Firewall, VPN)

Deploy, configure, manage Azure PaaS networking components

Trace and Troubleshoot traffic through Azure networks and devices

Understanding of Routing/Switching (CCNA or similar network experience a big plus)

Implement S2S VPN tunnels using Azure PaaS VPN

DNS (Microsoft AD DNS, Azure DNS, External DNS)

Familiarity with L2TP/PPTP and typical client VPN solutions (zScaler familiarity a big plus)

Server Skillset (Windows Server, Hypervisors)

Deploy, configure, and manage Windows Server IaaS VMs)

Windows Active Directory

Familiarity with both VMware and Hyper-V

Ability to deploy VMs / appliances

Cloud migration experience

On-Premise Physical/Virtual to Azure

EUC Skillset (Azure Virtual Desktop, Intune)

Deploy, configure, manage Azure Virtual Desktop

Experience with Hybrid or Entra joined workstation environments

Understanding of VDI concepts

Static vs. Dynamic Hosts

Roaming user profiles

Published Application vs. Published Desktop

Familiarity with Windows 10/11 Client OS for supporting VDI infrastructure

Conceptual familiarity with Intune or other MDM tools

Automation Skillset

PowerShell and/or Python

Additional Information

The PERKS

As a W2 Contractor who consistently works more than 32 hours weekly. Burwood offers the following benefits:

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are not intent on being the largest company; but rather, the best. These are the words we live by. This means we welcome all the best talent - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and age.

Being open to all cultural backgrounds, life experiences, thoughts and ideas not only strengthens company culture but also encourages different-in-kind thinking and promotes economic success.