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Azure Cloud Architect

TEKsystems
$90.00 - $105.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Maryland, Fort Meade
Jul 17, 2025
Hybrid: 3 times per week on-site Description Responsibilities: Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions on Azure, ensuring scalability, security, and performance. Lead the architecture and deployment of Kubernetes clusters for containerized applications, ensuring high availability and reliability. Provide expertise in RHEL, managing and configuring systems to support various applications and services. Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to design and implement DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing. Develop and maintain cloud governance policies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Lead the migration of on-premises workloads to the cloud, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption. Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure performance, implementing best practices for cost management. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and architects. Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in cloud computing, Kubernetes, and infrastructure management, and recommend improvements to current practices. Experience: o7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 4 years focused on cloud architecture and deployment. o3+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including cluster design, deployment, and management. oExtensive experience with Azure cloud services, including IaaS, PaaS, and networking components in an air-gapped environment o3+ years of experience managing and configuring RHEL in a production environment. Skills: oAble to lead a team of DevSecOps engineers in order to prioritize their efforts. oStrong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices. oProficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform). oExperience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or Azure DevOps. oSolid understanding of networking concepts, including VPNs, VNETs, and load balancers in a cloud environment. oExcellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues in a cloud environment. oStrong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Skills* azure, architecture, daiss, cicd, migration, automation, solution architecture, infrastructure, Devops, Devsecops, Security, Aws, Cloud Top Skills Details azure,architecture,daiss,cicd,migration,automation,solution architecture,infrastructure Additional Skills & Qualifications Additional Skills & Qualifications ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE Experience Level Intermediate Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $90.00 - $105.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Fort Meade,MD. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.