This remote role focuses on designing, implementing, and supporting Azure-based cloud and hybrid infrastructure, including migrating on-prem workloads to Azure, administering identity and security controls, and enabling DevOps automation. The Cloud Solutions Architect will support the company's cloud computing solutions team.
Responsibilities
Implement cloud computing architecture solutions (with a focus on Azure) that address cloud security and compliance fundamentals, deployment automation, elastic sizing of environments, and multi-tenant implementations
Create migration plans and migrate on-prem resources and workloads to Azure using infrastructure as code and other methods, including PowerShell and Azure Command-Line Interface (CLI)
Configure and administer Entra ID (Azure AD), Identity and Access Management (IAM), RBAC, SSO, Security/Policies/Resource Governing, and Azure Key Vault
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to cloud functionality, M365, AVD, VMs (Windows, Linux), route tables, custom images, containers, performance, policies, integration, and access
Enable DevOps development activities and complex development tasks involving tools such as Docker, Kafka, and container management systems
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated deployment of infrastructure
Lead pre-production readiness efforts, POCs, lab testing, and knowledge transfer
Provide architectural design diagrams and documentation and assess how to implement technologies into the existing infrastructure
Provide expertise in VMware virtualization technologies, including vSphere and vCenter
Act as a subject matter expert for Cloud Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Adoption Frameworks, and the Well-Architected Framework as they relate to compute, network, storage, and native SaaS/PaaS offerings
Maintain overall industry knowledge of the latest trends and technology and demonstrate forward thinking around how technology can support the organizational direction
Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field or equivalent training and experience, with at least 5 years of related experience
Strong experience with adoption of the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF), adhering to principles of the Well-Architected Framework (WAF), and demonstrated ability migrating applications to the cloud using AMPP and other methodologies
Ability to design and manage Azure-based and hybrid networking solutions across multiple sites, locations, subscriptions, and virtual networks
Ability to design and manage Microsoft 365 and collaboration infrastructure – Exchange Online, MS Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, Intune, and other Office 365 services
Expert in Azure governance, ExpressRoute, Site Recovery, S2S VPN devices, Azure Monitor, RBAC, and virtual network and subscription peering
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Ability to create scripts in PowerShell, VBS, Python, Ansible, and similar languages
Infrastructure automation through Terraform, Ansible, Python, source control tools (Git/GitHub/GitLab), and Serverless Functions
Working-level knowledge of networking, virtualization, SAN, and related technologies
Deep understanding of Active Directory architecture, Sites & Services, DNS, DHCP, and cloud services integration
Identity and access – Azure Key Vault, Managed Identities, RBAC
Entra ID – Managed Identities, PIM, Service Principals
IAM – users/groups/service accounts and their differences
Azure Governance and Compliance – Cloud Adoption Framework and Well-Architected Framework
Data – Data Lake, Data Factory, and Blob storage
Containers – Docker and Kubernetes
Microservices
Strong end-to-end troubleshooting skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Must be a team player with good customer service skills and the ability to work flexible hours if required
Nice to have:
Technical certification in Cloud (e.g., Microsoft Azure certification)
Experience with VMware virtualization technologies, including vSphere and vCenter
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Important Details
Duration: 6 months with potential for extension(s)
Start Date: ASAP
Potential for onsite interview in North Vegas, NV
About the Company
HukariAscendent is a Women-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and other Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities.
