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Job Description
We need a Cloud Architect for a 9+ month contract for a public sector client in Long Beach, CA. Cloud Architect•9+ months Long Beach, CA•Hybrid onsite/remote•
GCs/s Client:
Public sector This role will be hybrid
ONSITE/REMOTE
with onsite presence in Long Beach, CA 1-2 days each week. Thus, our client would prefer a person who lives in Southern CA.
Summary :
The Information Management Division is seeking to contract with an experienced Cloud Engineer to augment the Infrastructure Operations team and assist with Azure cloud initiatives including Cloud Adoption Roadmap, governance, security, monitoring, automation, and operational activities. Operations, Network Operations, and Cybersecurity teams to establish a secure and scalable Azure platform aligned with Microsoft s best practices and frameworks. This role requires strong technical expertise across Azure infrastructure, networking, identity, and security domains .
Tasks, Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Design, implement, and support Azure infrastructure services in alignment with enterprise architecture and security standards. Azure governance including Azure Policy, Management Groups, compliance guardrails, monitoring Azure identity including Entra ID, hybrid identity, conditional access, MFA, PIM Azure networking solutions including VPN/ExpressRoute, hub-and-spoke topology, NSG, Private DNS zone, VNets Support hybrid cloud connectivity and integration between on-premise and Azure Support Microsoft D365 environments Strong experience of DevOps-driven infrastructure with exposure to tools such as Terraform, Bicep, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions Drive automation, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and continuous optimization Microservices and containerization including ACS, AKS, Docker, or Kubernetes Coding experience with PowerShell and/or Python Mobile Device Management ( MDM ), including Intune and Kandji ITSM processes and services Microsoft M365/O365/Purview administration Microsoft security platforms, including Defender suites and Sentinel Cloud patch management and vulnerability management Large scale migrations to cloud Troubleshoot and resolve Azure infrastructure, networking, identity, and security issues Cost management and optimization, budgeting, and forecasting Evaluate cloud technologies, tools, and best practices to continuously improve platform capabilities Backup, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity in the cloud Implement and support SDLC processes Develop and maintain technical documentations
Education, Skills :
5+ years of experience in Azure Solid understanding of Azure s Well-Architected Framework and Cloud Adoption Framework Strong experience in hybrid architectures Experience with AI/ML infrastructure and services, including Azure Foundry, AI Search, and APIM Zero trust security principles Understanding of mobile device management Experience with serverless, including Azure Functions/Logic Apps We would prefer candidates who are LOCAL to the Southern CA area. A VIDEO interview will be required. Uday Raj Director, Talent Solutions at Onwardpath 2701 Larsen Rd #BA142, Green Bay, WI 54303
