Job#: 2070379

Job Description:

Apex Systems is looking for a Fully Remote Azure Cloud/Solutions Architect to support one of our largest government clients. This position is fully remote, based out of New Jersey.

If interested in this, or any other opportunities in the government space, please send resume to Tessa Moulds, Professional Recruiter, via [email protected]

Job Title: Azure Solutions Architect

Location: Remote (Based in New Jersey- Preferred)

Terms: Contract to Permanent Hire

Pay Rate: $150,000 - $160,000

Responsibilities:

· This role is responsible for Technical Architecture delivery and support. Role reports under Architecture Delivery organization under Digital Nexus to serve technology transformation needs of the firm. The focus for this role is to evaluate solution options, document architecture proposals, and consult implementation teams to ensure architecture guidelines are maintained.

· Provide technical design and architectural leadership in Azure Cloud technologies (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS) solutions, M365 and Microsoft Power Platform based solutions.

· Conduct consultations with functional and technology domain experts to evaluate solution options

· Develop Technical Architecture Proposal documentation and effectively communicate solutions across standard TOGAF Architecture Layers (including Data, Applications, Network, Security)

· Conduct research and participate in the development of roadmaps – which includes product selection, upgrades, projects, and milestones

· Collaborate with project teams to assist in the solution implementation by providing architectural guidance to application, engineering, and operations teams

· Contribute to the Architecture community of Practice with patterns, standards, and reference architecture for consistency and integration across other technology portfolios

Qualifications:

· 5+ years of experience with migrating platforms and applications from On-premises to Cloud platforms

· Working knowledge of hybrid and IaaS integrations including networking, tenet subscriptions, and cloud frameworks

· Experience with Government Clouds (in any one of Azure, AWS, Google Cloud or other) and can design infrastructure that will comply with NIST requirements; Azure Solution Architect Certification is preferred but not mandatory

· In-depth knowledge of Azure Cloud Architecture including web-based PaaS and DaaS services, Azure Sentinel, Azure M365 products, Azure Defender, Azure Monitoring, AKS, Express Routes, Azure DNS, APIM, App Service Plan, SQL and NoSQL DBs, to name a few

· Ability to effectively develop presentations, architecture functional and technical roadmaps’ present ideas and proposals to all levels of management and technical expertise

· Technical architecture experience using ITIL, TOGAF or other frameworks to define contextual, conceptual, and logical models that align both business and technical capabilities to explain the architecture

· Experience with integration architecture involving Databricks, MuleSoft will be plus.

· Any prior experience on Enterprise Architecture Management tools like SAP LeanIX will be preferred.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.