Azure Solutions Architect

Business Operational Concepts (BOC) is a recognized leader in providing Technical and Program Management Services, Information Technology, and Support.
BOC has enabled their Government and Commercial clients to achieve their organizational initiatives through the application of high quality, innovative, and cost-effective professional services and solutions. We offer an excellent compensation package which includes a generous salary, insurance (medical, dental, etc.), We are committed to the diversity we bring to the marketplace and believe customer satisfaction comes first.
Business Operational Concepts (BOC) is currently seeking an Azure Solutions Architect to work with our government. The ideal candidate for this position will serve as a Solutions Architect within the Agencys Production Operations and Infrastructure (PO&I) Support Office. The ideal candidate is a highly specialized software systems professional with deep expertise in all phases of development within cloud and hybrid environments built on Microsoft Azure. They possess strong capabilities across Azure compute, networking, storage, monitoring, budgeting, cost analysis, disaster recovery, DevOps, and security, and can operate independently while providing advanced technical guidance on complex activities.
They excel at formulating and defining system specifications, as well as developing, modifying, and maintaining complex systems and subsystems using vendor engineering releases, updates, and utilities. This individual demonstrates strong problem-solving and evaluation skills, analyzing alternative technical approaches, reviewing and interpreting task requirements, preparing project synopses, and producing detailed specifications. The ideal candidate confidently makes technical decisions regarding methods, tools, and implementation strategies and prepares clear recommendations for system and process improvements for management consideration.
They bring a high degree of technical acumen, independence, and decision-making ability, ensuring successful development and support of sophisticated cloud and hybrid solutions.
Design, develop, and maintain complex software systems within cloud and hybrid environments running on Microsoft Azure.
Implement and manage Azure services including compute, networking, storage, monitoring, security, disaster recovery, and cost optimization.
Conduct cost analysis and budgeting activities to ensure efficient and financially responsible use of Azure resources.
Perform Azure-based DevOps tasks, including automation, CI/CD pipeline development, configuration management, and infrastructure as code (IaC).
Operate independently with minimal guidance while providing expert-level technical assistance and advice on advanced technical challenges.
Modify and maintain complex systems and subsystems, leveraging vendor engineering releases, updates, and utilities for optimal system performance.
Develop and document procedures to resolve technical challenges and streamline operational workflows.
Evaluate and analyze approaches for system design, development, and implementation, recommending optimal strategies.
Review task proposals and requirements, gathering and analyzing data to prepare summaries and solution recommendations.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex processing problems, ensuring system stability and performance.
Provide user orientation and training on newly implemented or modified systems.
Prepare recommendations for system, process, and performance improvements, presenting findings to management and end users.
Bachelors Degree and/or equivalent certifications or military workrelated experience
~Provide engineering leadership in design and implementation of infrastructure solutions, strategies and technologies
~ Architect level knowledge and handson experience with some combination of storage, compute, cloud, and virtualization technologies
~ Knowledgeable about current and possible future IT trends and technology
~ Possesses strong IT, planning, and financial knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment
~ Experience with Physical and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
~ Experience in Windows, Linux, and Apple environments
~ Experience with Data Center Operations
~ Strong written and oral communications, especially in the context of making complex engineering concepts and tasks understandable to nontechnical audiences and end customers.
~ Experience supporting largescale enterprise cloud environments.
~ Background in cloud architecture, systems engineering, or Azure solution design.
~ Experience developing procedures, SOPs, and technical documentation for cloud operations.
~ Familiarity with additional cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud) in hybrid or multicloud settings.
~ VMWare, HyperV
~ Cisco Networking, Router, Switches
~ MS Stack including Office 365, Skype for Business, MS Exchange and MS System Center (SCOM, SCCM)
~ MS SQL, Oracle, etc
~ ITIL v3 Foundations certification
ITIL v3 Service Operation Intermediate certification
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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