R3 LLC · 12 hours ago
Azure Cloud Principal Architect
Frederick,MD,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $165K/yr
10+ years expR3 LLC is committed to providing best-in-class IT solutions and is seeking a talented Azure Cloud Principal Architect to join their team. In this role, you will define cloud strategy and architecture vision while guiding large-scale cloud initiatives and aligning investments with business outcomes.
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Responsibilities
Define, own, and evolve the overall Azure cloud architecture vision, strategy, and technical roadmap
Lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale Azure solutions, migrations, and cloud transformations
Serve as the highest-level technical authority and escalation point for Azure architecture and solution decisions
Partner with executive leadership, clients, and key stakeholders to align cloud strategy with business objectives and outcomes
Design, implement, and oversee secure, scalable, and resilient Azure-based cloud infrastructure and solutions
Establish, maintain, and enforce Azure architecture standards, governance models, and security frameworks
Provide technical leadership on DevOps practices, automation, and infrastructure-as-code initiatives
Guide the adoption of best practices for cloud security, compliance, monitoring, and operational excellence
Lead complex troubleshooting, incident response, and root-cause analysis for high-impact or business-critical issues
Mentor, coach, and provide technical leadership to senior engineers, architects, and cross-functional teams
Support and guide cloud modernization, optimization, and cost-management initiatives
Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend strategic adoption where appropriate
Collaborate with project managers to support planning, resource alignment, and successful delivery of cloud initiatives
Document architecture designs, decisions, and standards using established tools and templates
Stay current with Azure services, industry trends, and evolving cloud best practices
Architect and advise on secure, compliant, and scalable Azure Landing Zones aligned with the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
Establish governance and operational excellence across multi-subscription environments
Implement Azure Policy, policy-as-code, and compliance frameworks to ensure consistent standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field preferred
10+ years of experience in cloud architecture and infrastructure design, with 5+ years in Azure
Extensive experience designing enterprise-scale Azure solutions
Deep expertise in Azure security, compliance, governance, and DevOps
Proven ability to influence strategy and technical direction at an organizational level
Strong executive communication and leadership skills
Proven experience designing and implementing Azure Landing Zones aligned with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
Strong understanding of Azure governance models, including management groups, subscriptions, resource organization, and naming standards
Hands-on experience establishing governance and operational best practices across multi-subscription and multi-environment Azure estates
Demonstrated expertise with Azure Policy, initiatives, and assignments to enforce security, compliance, and cost controls
Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2) and translating requirements into enforceable Azure controls
Ability to design scalable, secure, and compliant cloud architectures that support enterprise workloads
Experience collaborating with security, networking, and platform teams to operationalize governance standards
Strong executive communication and leadership skills
Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification (AZ-305) strongly preferred
Preferred
Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification (AZ-305) strongly preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy.
401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future.
Flexible time off policies to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Training incentives and bonuses to help you and your career grow.
Company
R3 LLC
At R3 everything starts with the customer.
51-200 employees
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