Title: Azure SME (Azure Cloud Architect)
Location: Jackson, MS
Job Summary:
Seeking an experienced Azure SME to support Azure and Azure Gov Cloud environments, provide cloud architecture guidance, troubleshoot complex Azure issues, implement security and governance best practices, and mentor internal teams.
Required Skills:
Strong Azure expertise (VMs, Storage, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, VNet, Entra ID, Azure Functions)
Experience with Azure Landing Zones and multi-subscription environments
Cloud migration and implementation experience
Strong networking knowledge (ExpressRoute, VPN, Hybrid Connectivity)
Infrastructure as Code: ARM Templates, Bicep, Terraform
CI/CD experience with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions
Azure Security, RBAC, Azure Policy, Defender for Cloud
AKS, Docker, Azure Container Apps, Serverless Architecture
Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and mentoring skills
Preferred Skills:
Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert Certification
Government/Public Sector experience
Azure Arc and Hybrid Cloud experience
PowerShell, Python, or Bash scripting