Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Solutions Architect 3 (Azure) opportunity in Los Alamos, NM to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Citizenship: United States Citizenship is required

Work Location: The work location for this position is Remote.

Schedule: 9/80 A schedule.

Clearance: No Clearance requirements for this position.

Summary:

You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining automated guardrails for cloud environments on Microsoft Azure. Your role will involve ensuring that all cloud resources, workloads, and processes comply with company policies, security frameworks, and industry regulations, while optimizing for cost-efficiency, scalability, and performance. You will work closely with DevOps, Cloud Architects, Security teams, and other stakeholders to establish and enforce guardrails that prevent misconfigurations, mitigate risks, and promote best practices for cloud-native applications.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Experience with design, implement, and manage automated security policies in Azure using tools such as Azure Policy, Blueprints, and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
• Experience with Hands on Securing Azure Landing Zones.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar programs.
• Prioritize platform automation over manual processes to reduce the risk of human error, improve efficiency, and ensure consistent application
• Experience in cost optimization, including implementing cost management and governance policies to avoid overspending, leveraging tools such as Azure Cost Management and Azure Advisor.
• Proven ability working within an existing Azure team with hands-on work experience and securing Azure landing zones.

Desired Qualifications:

• Security & Compliance: Experience in cloud security frameworks (e.g., CIS Benchmarks, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Scripting & Automation: Proficiency with PowerShell, Azure CLI, and/or ARM templates for automating tasks and enforcing cloud policies.
• Certifications: Azure certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly preferred.

Education:

Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater Technical Associates will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers