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KēSTA I.T is actively seeking an Azure Solutions Architect for an immediate contract engagement with our government client.
Work Location: This position is Onsite
Job Description:
We Are Seeking an experienced Azure Solutions Architect and Administrator to lead enterprise cloud architecture initiatives and support the migration of complex systems from on-premises environments to Microsoft Azure cloud platforms. This role combines strategic architecture planning with hands-on technical implementation, focusing on designing secure, scalable, and governed cloud environments. The ideal candidate will guide cloud adoption efforts, modernize legacy systems, and ensure long-term sustainability through strong documentation, automation, and knowledge transfer practices.
Responsibilities:
· Design and architect enterprise Azure cloud solutions supporting Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) environments.
· Lead migration of enterprise applications and systems from on-premises infrastructure to Azure cloud platforms.
· Develop and implement cloud adoption strategies aligned with organizational technology goals.
· Establish cloud governance, security standards, compliance controls, and operational policies.
· Design and support hybrid cloud environments integrating on-premises and cloud-based systems.
· Implement automation for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, deployment, and lifecycle management.
· Support migration of legacy and enterprise systems into modern cloud architectures.
· Administer and maintain Azure environments to ensure performance, scalability, and reliability.
· Utilize Azure DevOps tools for testing, deployment pipelines, and workload management.
· Collaborate with technical and administrative teams to support cloud implementation and operations.
· Provide technical leadership, architectural guidance, and best practices for cloud technologies.
· Perform system testing, patching, and maintenance activities, including occasional off-hour work.
· Create technical documentation and provide knowledge transfer to internal support teams.
Required Skills:
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
· Minimum five (5) years of experience designing Azure cloud environments and migrating systems from on-premises infrastructure.
· Minimum five (5) years of Azure Solutions Architect experience.
· Minimum five (5) years of DevOps engineering experience.
· Minimum five (5) years of experience implementing cloud security, privacy, and compliance controls.
· Strong network administration experience.
· Demonstrated experience in technical documentation and knowledge transfer.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Technical Skills
· Microsoft Azure architecture and administration
· Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure
· Azure DevOps (Pipelines, Boards, Test Plans)
· Windows Server administration (2019, 2022, or newer)
· Hybrid cloud and infrastructure integration
· Cloud automation and infrastructure provisioning
· Cloud governance and security best practices
· Enterprise system migration and modernization
· Performance monitoring and system optimization
Preferred Skills
· Linux administration experience (zLinux, Red Hat, SUSE, Ubuntu)
· PowerShell scripting and automation
· Mainframe or legacy system migration experience
· Application monitoring and performance tools
· Experience with AI or machine learning environments
· Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or government systems
Available Benefits:
· Medical Benefits (Platinum level plans available)
· Work from home / Hybrid / Onsite options
· PTO
· Holiday Pay
· VTO
· 401K
· Charitable Match
· Training reimbursement
About KēSTA I.T.:
Our name says it all; KēSTA I.T. (Keys-to-I.T.) AND our people are our keys to our success!
KēSTA I.T. is a premier Utah-based technical staffing and consulting services firm. We specialize in temporary and permanent placement of Software, Hardware, Network, Cloud, CRM/ERP, Data, End-User support, Web and Executive / leadership-based positions on a full time and consulting basis.
If you're interested in a role where top performance is rewarded, personal time is valued, and excellence is demanded at every level we want to talk to you today!
Where do you want to go? We've got the keys! ~ KēSTA I.T.