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Position serves as the Azure subject matter expert supporting Azure subscriptions and instances, cloud architecture, governance, security, modernization, and cost optimization. The position works with government personnel, security operations, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to design and sustain secure, scalable hybrid-cloud solutions and provide architectural oversight for cloud migration and modernization initiatives.**This Role is Contingent Upon Contract Award**Responsibilities:Analyze Azure cloud spending, identify trends, develop cost-reduction strategies, maintain cloud budgets, and forecast future cloud costs.Evaluate and select Azure services, including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, Azure Policy, and other cloud-native services, to support enterprise workloads.Design secure Azure landing zones and implement governance models using management groups, role-based access control (RBAC), tagging strategies, and Azure Policy.Embed Zero Trust principles, identity governance, and threat protection into cloud designs in coordination with security operations.Ensure Azure solutions align with applicable Federal mandates and security requirements, including FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-53, EO 14028, CNSSI 1253, and internal security policies.Monitor and optimize cloud spend using Azure Cost Management and Azure Advisor.Architect cloud-native and hybrid-cloud solutions that integrate Azure services with on-premises systems.Coordinate with DevOps, security, infrastructure, and government stakeholders to maintain architectural consistency and alignment with mission requirements.Provide architectural oversight for cloud migration and modernization projects and support secure, highly available Azure operations.Support classified/SPIRNet systems as authorized and maintain required technical/security documentation.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Years of Experience: Minimum 4 or more years of experience within the Azure cloud environmentEducation Level: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in IT or Computer ScienceClearance Requirements: Active Secret clearance required for this position.Certification Requirements: None required but Azure-focused professional certification is strongly desired (e.g., Microsoft Azure Administrator and/or Azure Solutions Architect)Strong hands-on knowledge of Azure governance, Azure Policy, RBAC, management groups, Azure Cost Management, Azure Advisor, hybrid-cloud architecture, Zero Trust, identity governance, threat protection, FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-53, EO 14028, and CNSSI 1253.Must be able to collaborate across security, DevOps, infrastructure, and Government teams and communicate architecture and cost recommendations clearly.Salary Range: $109,000 to $139,000The compensation range listed for this position represents the good faith salary range Diné Development Corporation (DDC) and its subsidiaries reasonably expect to pay for the role, in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the position's responsibilities, the candidate's education, experience, skills, internal equity, market considerations, and any applicable collective bargaining agreements or legal requirements.About UsDiné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation–owned family of companies that provides government agencies and commercial organizations with high-quality IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services. DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and the communities we serve.BenefitsEligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with company match, and paid time off. Additional benefits include voluntary supplemental benefits, access to an employee assistance program, and educational assistance with tuition reimbursement.Equal Opportunity & Compliance StatementThis contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation, or any other basis prohibited by law.We participate in E-Verify.DDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Recruiting for assistance recruiting@ddc-dine.com #J-18808-Ljbffr