SENIOR AZURE SOLUTION ARCHITECT
Company: DaVita Inc.
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: October 24, 2024
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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of
our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers'
success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and
operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to
do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our
community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do
business.The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector Health IT Division
is seeking a Senior Azure Solution Architect with extensive
knowledge and expertise in Microsoft Azure technologies and
architecture. The Senior Azure Solution Architect will play a
pivotal role in the cloud migration journey for Federal Health
customers, and will design, implement, and optimize cloud-based
solutions on the Azure platform, ensuring a scalable, secure, and
high-performing infrastructure that aligns with end user research
and operational needs. The Senior Azure Solution Architect will
collaborate closely with SecDevOps teams, stakeholders, and Azure
representatives to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate
cloud adoption.Candidate must be local to the DC Metro area for
onsite work and be a US Citizen or US Person with the ability to
obtain a Public Trust Clearance. This position is contingent upon
contract award.Primary ResponsibilitiesCandidate will possess an
in-depth understanding of Azure services, infrastructure
components, security best practices, and architectural patterns.
Candidate will guide users on the optimal selection and
configuration of Azure resources to meet their specific needs and
will be responsible for successful delivery of activities across
the enterprise, including:Cloud Architecture Design:
- Help users conceptualize and design comprehensive Azure
solutions, providing guidance on resource allocation, scalability,
high availability, disaster recovery, and performance
optimization.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive cloud architecture
blueprints for enterprise applications and workloads.
- Evaluate and recommend the most suitable Azure services and
configurations for optimal performance and cost-effectiveness.
- Design scalable and resilient cloud solutions that meet NIH's
workload owners' specific requirements.
- Automate cloud infrastructure provisioning and management using
infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Azure Resource Manager
(ARM) templates and Terraform.Solution Implementation:
- Lead the implementation of cloud solutions, including the
migration of existing applications and the development of new
cloud-native applications.
- Assist in the implementation process, offering insights on
deployment strategies, automation, and monitoring.
- Configure and optimize Azure services, ensuring adherence to
best practices and security standards.
- Automate cloud infrastructure provisioning and management using
infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools.Technical Guidance and Support:
- Provide expert technical guidance to IT teams and stakeholders
on Azure best practices, architecture patterns, and troubleshooting
techniques.
- Mentor and train junior cloud engineers on Azure technologies
and solution design principles.
- Collaborate with Azure representatives to leverage their
expertise and stay informed on the latest Azure offerings.
- Identify and resolve issues in existing Azure environments,
analyze performance bottlenecks, and recommend improvements to
enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Provide expert advice on Azure-related topics, such as cloud
migration strategies, security hardening, compliance requirements,
and integration with other systems.Performance Optimization:
- Monitor cloud performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and
implement optimization strategies.
- Conduct regular reviews of cloud infrastructure and recommend
improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Ensure that cloud solutions are highly available,
fault-tolerant, and disaster-resilient.Security and Compliance:
- Design and implement cloud security controls to protect data
and applications.
- Ensure compliance with relevant security standards,
regulations, and policies.
- Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to
identify and address potential risks.Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology,
or a related field with a minimum of 12+ years of experience
architecting and implementing Azure cloud solutions.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
certification.
- Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale,
complex migrations with multiple stakeholders.
- Experience with Azure cloud technologies and migration
strategies.
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools (ARM
templates, Terraform) and configuration management tools (Ansible,
Chef, Puppet).
- Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
and serverless computing.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation
skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines.
- ITIL Foundations certification.Preferred Qualifications
- Deep understanding of Azure services (Azure VMs, Azure Storage,
Azure SQL, Azure Functions, etc.) and their integration.
- Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash) and experience with
automation frameworks.
- Experience delivering IT services in support of the National
Institutes of Health (NIH) or in a biomedical research
environment.
- One or more of the following certifications: Certified Scrum
Master (CSM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional
(CISSP), AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Google
Cloud Professional Certification, PMI Project Management
Professional (PMP).Original Posting Date: 2024-06-11While subject
to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates
that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with
an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the
original posting date as listed above.Pay Range: Pay Range
$122,200.00 - $220,900.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is
a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or
salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include
(but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education,
experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal
equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement
(if any), or other law.
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Keywords: DaVita Inc., Germantown , SENIOR AZURE SOLUTION ARCHITECT, Other , Bethesda, Maryland
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