Azure Enterprise Architect

Richmond, Virginia

Dechen Consulting
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About Us

Dechen Consulting Group (DCG) is a rapidly expanding, innovative IT Professional Services and Management Consulting company with a track record of more than twenty-five years in delivering skilled professionals to our clients across diverse sectors.

Opportunity Overview

We are currently seeking a professional for a C2C opportunity in Richmond, VA. This role has the potential to extend over multiple years, with the chance to transition to a direct hire position with our client. We provide healthcare, vacation, relocation assistance, and visa sponsorship/transfer. This role offers excellent prospects for career progression.

Short Description

Our Client is seeking a professional with a minimum of 5 years' experience.

Complete Description

The candidate will be working with an existing software development team to develop a new platform. The professional will work across Application Development, Service Delivery and Infrastructure to identify, research, discuss, design, and implement key enterprise architecture standards.

Other Responsibilities Include
  • Research, design, document, build, and pilot prioritized topics for standards and work with the application development management to prioritize efforts.
  • Work closely with Development, Infrastructure, and Service Delivery teams and lead key enterprise architectural design projects as necessary.
Skills
  • 5-8 years' experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade solutions on Microsoft Azure.
  • Strong grasp of cloud-native architecture, hybrid cloud strategies, and infrastructure-as-code.
  • Deep knowledge of Azure Compute, Networking, Storage, Database, and Identity services.
  • Experience with Azure Resource Manager, Azure Policy, Azure Monitor, and Azure Security Center.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Azure SQL Managed Instance and other Azure database services.
  • Familiarity with Azure Kubernetes Service and containerization (Docker, Helm, etc.).
  • Proven ability to lead cloud strategy and roadmap discussions with enterprise stakeholders.
  • Understanding of cloud governance, cost management, and security best practices.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, preferably using Azure DevOps or GitHub actions.
  • Competent with PowerShell, Bicep, and Terraform for Azure automation and provisioning.
  • Strong grasp of Zero Trust Architecture, RBAC, Azure AD, and regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO, SOC 2, NIST).
  • Ability to design and review secure architectures at scale.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including developers, security, and business leaders.
  • Recognized relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert and/or Cybersecurity Architect Expert highly desired.
Agency Interview Type

Web Cam Interview Only

Work Arrangement

Remote

We Are a People-Focused Company with a deep emphasis on family values and look forward to working with you.
Date Posted: 15 May 2025
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