Secret Azure Cloud Architect/Developer SME

Post Date

Jun 25, 2026

Location

Washington,
District Of Columbia

ZIP/Postal Code

20230
US
Sep 09, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Computer Engineering

Req #

DC0-215dbadf-1989-49ca-bffa-83c33163233f

Pay Rate

$80 - $100 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Our Client is seeking a Cloud Architect / Developer SME to design, build, and secure large-scale Azure Government environments supporting mission critical federal systems.
Key Responsibilities
• Architect secure, scalable Azure GovCloud infrastructures and network connectivity
• Design cloud-native data platforms, pipelines, and analytics architectures.
• Automate cloud provisioning with Terraform/ARM/Bicep; ensure consistent, FedRAMP compliant environments
• Implement Azure AD, RBAC, least privilege, encryption, and NIST aligned security controls
• Apply DISA STIGs/CIS benchmarks and lead architecture reviews/documentation
• Drive FinOps optimization and guide engineering teams on cloud best practices
• Migrate NTIA’s Unclassified Spectrum Management Systems to Azure Government
• Migrate the NTIA Secret environment to the Azure Secret Cloud
• Enhance the security and administration of Spectrum IT systems operations.
• Migrate and modernize with config-level changes
• Push toward Platform as a Service (PaaS) and cloud-native where possible
• Replatform if the application can leverage Azure PaaS
• Rehost using Azure Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) if the application can’t leverage Azure PaaS
• Use Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well-Architected Framework
• Leverage the NTIA FSDS IL5 tenant based on the single tenant architect

Requirements:
Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree, or equivalent experience
Experience: 10+ years cloud engineering/architecture experience
• Experience with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well-Architected Framework
• Strong Azure, Terraform/Bicep, networking, automation, and security expertise
• Familiarity with Ansible, PowerShell DSC, and modern development tools/languages
Certification(s): One or more required certifications (Azure Architect, Azure Engineer, CISSP, etc.)

- Skills: Azure Devops, Cloud Native, Microsoft Cloud, Azure Architecture experience

Rate: $70/hr to $100/hr

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

- Azure Cloud Architecture in a government environment
- IL5 or IL6
- Excellent communication skills
- 10+ years of experience
-Experience with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well-Architected Framework

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree, or equivalent experience
Experience: 10+ years cloud engineering/architecture experience
• Experience with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and the Azure Well-Architected Framework
• Strong Azure, Terraform/Bicep, networking, automation, and security expertise
• Familiarity with Ansible, PowerShell DSC, and modern development tools/languages
Certification(s): One or more required certifications (Azure Architect, Azure Engineer, CISSP, etc.)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.