Lead Azure Architecture SME

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Software Engineering Job Qualifications: Skills: Active Directory (AD), Azure Devops, Azure Monitor, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Networking Certifications: None Experience: 10 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: The Azure Architecture SME – Lead is responsible for architecting, designing, and guiding the implementation of secure, scalable, and high-performing Azure cloud solutions. This role provides technical leadership, problem-solving expertise, and hands-on support across networking, identity, infrastructure automation, and cloud-to-on-prem integrations. The SME will develop architect diagrams, lead complex migrations using Azure Site Recovery, deliver technical presentations to government customers, and design and drive implementation of Entra architecture for enterprise environments. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the design of end-to-end Azure architecture, producing detailed architect diagrams utilizing VISIO and technical documentation. Lead technical presentations, architectural discussions, and solution deep dives with government customers and stakeholders. Lead and conduct the migration planning and execution using Azure Site Recovery, overseeing dependency mapping, failover testing, and cutover operations. Manage and optimize replication traffic over ExpressRoute/VPN; design and isolate VNETs for test and validation to support migration readiness. Serve as the point of contact for all Azure networking issues, leading problem-solving efforts, guiding architecture decisions, and advising leadership on technical direction. Ensure secure and reliable connectivity between cloud and on-prem environments while maintaining optimal performance, resiliency, and availability. Lead, design, implement, and manage Azure networking components including virtual networks, subnets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, VPN/ExpressRoute, load balancers, and routing topologies. Lead security hardening and protection of infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environments while supporting system and workload migrations. Design and lead implementation of Microsoft Entra architecture, including identity governance, conditional access, role management, and cross-tenant integrations. Build and manage Azure infrastructure using DevOps practices and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions. Mentor and collaborate with System Administrators on account administration, VM configuration, monitoring implementation, patch management, and operational support. Oversee all system changes and ensure compliance with DISA STIGs, hardening guidelines, and relevant organizational controls for each VM or server. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor’s degree or…