REMOTE Cloud Solutions Architect

If you're seeking a sense of community and the ability for growth, look no further. Since 1982, we have been 100% dedicated to our people. Our approach permits greater ownership for individuals and welcomes input into decisions for a thriving workplace and happy employees. Our people are the core reason for AIS' success. As an employee owned company, we are looking for individuals that are passionate about finding innovative solutions, and excited about emerging technologies and capabilities.

As a Cloud Solutions Architect (CSA), you will use cloud and technical architecture expertise to help global brands and federal agencies solve challenging problems through innovative technology solutions. Work on exciting projects, future-proof your skills, and grow into your dream job alongside some of the most talented, knowledgeable, and dedicated technologists in the industry.

• Educate and influence stakeholders and engineering teams on effective cloud solutions and best practices

• Be an Azure Platform evangelist with our customers

• Understand customers' overall applications portfolio, IT and business priorities and success measures to design implementation architectures and solutions (Microsoft and 3rd party solutions) using PaaS, DevOps & Advanced Application coding

• Define innovative solutions using concepts such as infrastructure-as-code, deployment orchestration, and automation templates

• Implement PaaS and IaaS solutions in a public cloud platform such as Azure - Use expert level knowledge of identity and access management in on-premises solutions and the cloud inclusive of Azure AD Connect, ADFS, OpenID Connect, SAML Federation, and third-party identity providers

• Remain abreast of regulatory and compliance requirements to drive successful governance strategies

• This is a remote position

• Must reside within driving distance of Fort Belvoir, VA for occasional work on site

• Must have a minimum of a Secret Clearance.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field; work experience accepted in lieu of degree.

• 10+ years of professional experience in infrastructure

• Required Certifications: Current CompTIA Security+ CE for IAT Level II 8570 Compliance for DoD Networks.

• Required and Highly Desirable Microsoft Certification: current Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ305) and/or must have 1 or 2 of the Prerequisite AZ300 Exams toward the AZ305 Certification and obtain the AZ305 Certification within the first 6 months of your start with AIS

• Knowledge of traditional network architecture such as IP Addressing, subnetting, routing, switching, and firewalls

• Knowledge of Azure network architecture including Virtual Networks, Peering, Route Tables, Network Security Groups, DNS, Private Endpoints, and Private DNS Zones.

• Ability to lead the design and implementation of PaaS services, constructs and deployment methods including Database-as-a-Service, App Services, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, storage and automation

• Skilled in deploying, scaling, and managing containerized applications using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

• Enterprise-scale technical experience with cloud security, hybrid infrastructures secure, architecture designs, and technology management

• Must have experience in a client-facing environment and interacting with technical and business stakeholders

• Proven expertise in the implementation of encryption technologies (SSL, encryption, PKI)

• Desire to mentor and train internal technical teams

• Passionate about emerging technology, want to pursue certifications, and the desire to further your cloud career

• Actively participate in the technical community, including but not limited to contribution to user groups, presenting, writing blogs, Stack Overflow, etc.

• Understanding of software development patterns and practices

• Experience with AI and Machine Learning tools, particularly Azure Open AI, Azure AI Services, and other Large Language Models.

Applied Information Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business need.