Azure Architect

Azure Architect Apply for the Azure Architect role at Innovatus Technology Consulting. Job Title: Cloud Architect (Azure Arc Specialist) Company: Innovatus Technology Consulting Location: Hybrid – Suffolk, VA (On-site presence required 2–3 days per week at Joint Staff J6 facilities or client sites in the Hampton Roads area) Clearance Required: Active DoD Secret clearance (or higher) – Must be U.S. Citizen Employment Type: Full-Time About Innovatus Technology Consulting Innovatus Technology Consulting is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) delivering mission-critical IT modernization and cloud solutions to Department of Defense and Federal customers. Position Overview As a Senior Cloud Architect specializing in Azure Arc, you will design, implement, and manage hybrid and multi-cloud environments that extend Azure governance, security, and services to on‑premises, edge, and non‑Azure cloud resources. This role sits at the intersection of enterprise cloud strategy and DoD mission requirements, with a heavy emphasis on Azure Arc‑enabled servers, Kubernetes (AKS on Arc and Arc‑enabled Kubernetes), SQL Server, and Azure data services in classified and air‑gapped environments. Key Responsibilities Lead the architecture and deployment of Azure Arc‑enabled infrastructure across classified and unclassified DoD networks Design and implement Azure Arc hybrid solutions for Windows/Linux servers, Kubernetes clusters (AKS Arc‑enabled), VMware, SCVMM, and bare‑metal environments Extend Azure Policy, Azure Monitor, Defender for Cloud, Update Management, and Azure Backup to non‑Azure environments via Arc Architect secure, compliant landing zones using Azure Landing Zones (ALZ) and Enterprise‑Scale patterns tailored for DoD Impact Levels (IL4/IL5/IL6) Integrate Azure Arc with DoD‑approved identity solutions (Azure AD/Entra ID, ADFS, PKI, and CAC authentication) Automate infrastructure‑as‑code deployments using Bicep, Terraform, and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates in conjunction with Azure Arc Provide technical leadership for Azure Stack HCI, Azure Stack Edge, and Azure Arc for data services (Azure SQL Managed Instance & PostgreSQL Hyperscale on Arc) Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure solutions meet DISA STIGs, RMF controls, and Zero Trust principles Mentor junior cloud engineers and serve as the primary Azure Arc subject matter expert on client engagements Develop architecture diagrams, runbooks, and briefing materials for senior government stakeholders Required Qualifications Active DoD Secret clearance (interim Secret not sufficient) Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience) 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering 4+ years of hands‑on experience designing and implementing Azure Arc solutions (Azure Arc‑enabled servers, Kubernetes, and data services) Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ‑305) Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ‑104) Deep expertise with Azure Arc control plane, agents, extensions, and custom locations Strong experience with Azure Policy, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Defender for Cloud in hybrid scenarios Proficiency in Infrastructure‑as‑Code (Bicep, Terraform, PowerShell DSC, Ansible via Arc) Experience working in DoD or Federal environments with RMF, STIGs, and ATO processes Excellent communication skills with the ability to brief flag‑level officers and technical teams Preferred Qualifications Top Secret/SCI eligibility or active TS/SCI Azure DevOps Engineer Expert or Cybersecurity Architect Expert certification Experience with Azure Government (Azure Gov, MAG) and DoD IL5/IL6 environments Prior Joint Staff, DISA, or Combatant Command experience Familiarity with Azure Stack HCI, Windows Admin Center, and GitOps workflows (Flux/ArgoCD on Arc‑enabled Kubernetes) Published whitepapers, blogs, or conference talks on Azure Arc or hybrid cloud Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Information Technology Industries: Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Innovatus Technology Consulting by 2x. Get notified about new Cloud Architect jobs in Suffolk, VA. #J-18808-Ljbffr