Aure Solution Architect

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GDIT is seeking an Azure Solutions Architect for the Federal Civilian Division to join our team. In this role, you will support a large-scale, global Cloud and Data Center Services program for the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT). You will design and deploy Azure cloud services across enterprise environments to support DOS stated mission, objectives, and goals. This role combines deep Azure expertise with client leadership, solution shaping, operational oversight, and technical mentorship.

Design & Platform Support:

• Design, deploy, and configure Azure IaaS, PaaS, virtual networks, etc., including Azure based AI solutions
• Leverage an Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using ARM/Bicep, Terraform, or similar tools to standardize and automate deployments in hybrid and multi-cloud environments
• Develop strategy for Azure landing zone design, governance configuration, tagging, RBAC, policy enforcement, cost controls, and operational standards, etc.
• Support engineering of Platform Services including Converged/Cloud Infrastructure, Data Protection, Monitoring, and Security Infrastructure

Cloud Operations & Service Delivery:

• Support 24x7x365 cloud operations in coordination with Enterprise Operations and Site Operations teams; service as a point of escalation for incident, problem, and change management workflows aligned with ITIL practices
• Design and deploy monitoring solutions for performance, health, consumption, scaling behavior, and anomalies; recommend cost optimizations and right-sizing strategies
• Lead cloud migrations, virtual infrastructure improvements, workload performance tuning, and resource lifecycle management by leveraging best practices from vendors and security frameworks
• Ensure cloud resources meet operational readiness, uptime, and reliability standards by leveraging automation and data analysis

Security, Compliance & Risk Management:

• Design Azure security controls and governance aligned with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), NIST-800-53, Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF), Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark (MCSB), Microsoft Cybersecurity Reference Architectures, and other industry frameworks or customer or ATO requirements
• Support FedRAMP requirements, NIST RMF/FISMA controls, other applicable security frameworks, Zero Trust adoption, and DOS cybersecurity directives
• Design continuous monitoring, reporting, and self-healing solutions leveraging native tools, automation, and AI

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration:

• Work collaboratively with DT service providers, cross-functional engineering teams, and stakeholders to improve service delivery, standardize cloud practices, and streamline delivery
• Prepare documentation, runbooks, diagrams, proposals, and knowledge-transfer materials for Government FTEs and support contractors

• Education: Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
• Experience: 12+ years relevant experience supporting enterprise IT systems, cloud services engineering, or hybrid cloud environments.
• Certification: One or more of the following: Other pertinent Microsoft certifications such as DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400), Azure Server Administrator Associate (AZ-802), Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700), GH-series GitHub certifications, AI-series Azure AI certifications, certifications from other cloud providers, Vmware certifications, Red Hate Certified Engineer (RHCE), or similar
• Technical skills: Demonstrated experience with CloudFinOps programs

• Timeline: This is a contigent position expected to start in the spring of 2027.

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