Azure Cloud Architect Position Available In Cole, Missouri

Azure Cloud Architect 2.0 2.0 out of 5 stars 301 West High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101

Job Title:

Azure Cloud Architect Location:

Jefferson City, MO Dept:

State of Missouri –

Office of Administration Job Responsibilities:

Lead Cloud Architecture Establish Missouri’s Cloud Architecture practice. Mentor state cloud teams on Azure frameworks, automation, and best practices. Design & Implement Solutions Build secure, cost-optimized Azure infrastructure using IaC (e.g., Terraform, ARM). Recommend and integrate new cloud technologies. Collaborate & Align Teams Work with security, network, and app teams to ensure compliance (NIST 800-53). Guide RBAC, tagging, monitoring, and governance strategies. Support & Troubleshoot Assist agencies with cloud migration and resolve technical issues. Document & Report Create runbooks, diagrams, and standards. Submit weekly/monthly status reports (tasks, risks, next steps). Compliance & Training Ensure adherence to state IT policies. Train teams on Azure, DevOps, and operational best practices. Minimum Experience Requirements 6+ years of experience with Azure Cloud, Cloud Framework and Cloud pattern architecture in a state government or equivalent organization. Experience Requirements 5+ years of experience with Azure Cloud, Cloud Framework and Cloud pattern architecture. 5+ years of experience with standard cloud platforms such as Aurora, Elastic Beanstalk, PaaS, IaaS, Cloud Database technologies, Ansible, Kubernetes. Candidate must possess skills to architect in a dev-ops environment as well as operations sides. Candidate must have the ability to debate technologies and clearly state design flaws or preferred technologies. Candidate must be able to mentor existing cloud team. Preferred qualifications include experience and working knowledge of State of Missouri IT systems which encompasses security, cloud services, infrastructure management on multi-platform environments and management of large-scale development and maintenance and operations projects. Technical Environment Requirements Depending upon the agency preference, either State owned Microsoft ADO or JIRA shall be used to record, track and resolve issues, bugs and defects. The SOW Vendor must have all necessary licenses to provide IT services in conjunction with the award of this

SOW. SOW

Vendor shall purchase/supply and maintain the required licenses (per developer) for all development tools for the duration of the project, unless specifically indicated by the SOW. Performance Requirements Design and implement infrastructure aligned with organizational security, performance, and cost optimization goals. Build and configure resources using best practices and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies where appropriate. Support agencies in cloud adoption and migration by providing both architectural planning and hands-on setup of environments. Develop and maintain technical documentation including design diagrams, runbooks, and configuration standards. Collaborate with security, networking, database, and application teams to ensure cross-functional alignment and integration. Provide guidance on native tools, resource policies, role-based access control (RBAC), tagging strategies, and logging/monitoring configurations. Troubleshoot and resound technical issues related to environments, escalating complex challenges as needed. Ensure all work aligns with enterprise governance and compliance standards, including NIST e800-53 and applicable data privacy regulations.

FedTec Overview :

FedTec is a Woman-Owned Small Business with headquarters in Reston, VA. However, FedTec is more than just a company – we are a dedicated team of visionary individuals who understand the power of transformation. With our unwavering commitment to innovative technology and forward-focused methods, we empower government agencies to fulfill their missions successfully with our Digital Transformation and Cyber Security capabilities. Our strategy is rooted in in-depth advising and a unique shoulder-to-shoulder mission experience, all geared towards enabling our clients, their agencies, and every American to thrive. We use the same approach with our employees, building meaningful and lasting relationships to meet their evolving needs and help them grow. We’re excited to welcome you to our family. When You Join FedTec, You Are Joining a Family! We take pride in our work and the true and transparent relationships we build with our employees and partners. Just as you would do for your own family, we prioritize your safety, health, and happiness. That is why we’ve created the FedTec Total Well-Being program, offering benefits like:

Health & Wellness:

Medical, dental, and vision plans with valuable features like Telehealth virtual care and resources to support your physical and mental well-being. Time to

Recharge:

Generous paid time off to relax and rejuvenate.

Financial Security:

401(k), company-paid short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and additional voluntary coverage.

Life & Family Support:

Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Pet Insurance, and Prepaid Legal services.

Recognition & Growth:

The FedTec Applause program rewards outstanding contributions, while our Learning & Development programs support your career growth.

Fitness & Wellness:

The FedTec Fit Program includes an on-staff Fitness Coach , personal and group training sessions, company fitness challenges, and ongoing wellness support.

Visit https:

//fedtec.com/ to learn more about who we are and where you can make an impact!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$140,866.53 – $169,645.72 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Ability to

Commute:

Jefferson City, MO 65101 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Jefferson City, MO 65101: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person