Lead Azure Architect SME

Lead Azure Architect SME

Location: Springfield, VA, US

Job ID: ATR 18075

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Azure Architect SME

Job Location: Washington D.C. - Hybrid Remote

Compensation: $200,000 - $230,000

Eligibility/Clearance: Candidate must possess an active Secret clearance

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.

Key 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.

Skills/Qualifications:

Required:

Experience:

• 10+ years of related experience required, with at least 5+ years of

preferred experience in database and data management.

• 5+ yearsAzureIl5/IL6 environments

Required Certification(s):

• CompTia Security+ is required to satisfy DoD 8570.01M requirements for

IAT Level II

• Other work-dependent certifications a plus

Required Skills:

• Experience design and development of network solutions in an Azure

Il5 and Il6 environment

• Experience using Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Entra Monitor

• Extensive knowledge of Azure Network Design, Establishing Entra

architecture

• Strong Azure networking skills: VNets, NSGs, routing, Azure

Firewall, load balancing, ExpressRoute/VPN

• Understanding of CI/CD concepts and secure pipeline development in

controlled cloud environments

• Advanced knowledge using Ansible or PowerShell scripts

Desired:

• Experience with two or more of the areas outlined below is preferred

but not required:

• Experience with Azure Migration solutions

• Experience with Cloud based Database systems

• Experience using MS Visio for updating diagrams

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

• Experience working in Federal or State government environments

Education:

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or a related field

ATR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) who will provide equal

employment opportunity to employees and applicants for employment

without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy,

national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation,

gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, genetic

information, or mental or physical disability

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