Solutions Architect

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG) • Melbourne, FL

4d • $109,623 - $126,790 • Remote

About The Position

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect for its Veterans Affairs (VA) department. This is a full-time, 100% U.S.-based remote W-2 position. Candidates from California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington will not be considered. The salary range is $109,623–$126,790. U.S. citizenship is required, and the candidate must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI). Selected applicants are subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance.

The Solutions Architect develops customer-focused solutions and supports competitive proposals, coordinating with business development, capture, proposal, and technical teams. The role also works closely with the Enterprise Architect to design, implement, and govern secure, scalable, and highly available Azure cloud architectures aligned with enterprise standards, business objectives, security requirements, and government cloud best practices. The position provides technical expertise and guidance, develops solutions to complex problems, and contributes to concepts, techniques, and standards.

The role calls for extensive Azure architecture and operations expertise, including cloud infrastructure, networking, security, governance, cost management, monitoring, data platforms, DevOps, containers, and automation. The architect will also lead and collaborate on cloud transformation initiatives, document architectures and operating procedures, mentor technical teams, and manage multiple complex projects.

A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or a related technical discipline is listed as the formal education requirement. The posting lists 10+ years of professional experience in software testing, quality assurance, or system validation. Desired experience includes hands-on EDIFECS expertise with EDI X.12 transactions and advanced Azure certifications. Candidates will be asked to provide a LinkedIn profile link; interviews are conducted on Microsoft Teams with the camera on. The employer states that applications must be supported by the applicant's resume and that recruiters or third parties will not be considered.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience in software testing, quality assurance, or system validation.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Proven track record designing, deploying, and managing Azure infrastructure and services.
• Experience with large-scale, highly available, scalable cloud architecture.
• Extensive experience with Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure SQL Database, Azure Virtual Network, Azure Functions, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Azure Resource Manager templates, Azure Monitor, and Azure DNS.
• Experience implementing Azure security services and best practices, including Microsoft Entra ID, Azure DDoS Protection, Azure Firewall, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Web Application Firewall.
• Strong understanding of Azure networking, including VNet peering, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, Private Link, and hybrid connectivity architectures.
• Ability to design, deploy, and manage secure, scalable, highly available Azure solutions supporting enterprise business requirements.
• Experience establishing and governing multi-subscription Azure environments using Azure Management Groups, Azure Policy, and Azure Landing Zones.
• Knowledge of cloud financial management, Azure Cost Management, budgeting, resource optimization, and cost governance strategies.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, Azure CLI, and other automation frameworks; the posting also cites Bash and NodeJS.
• Expertise with monitoring, logging, and observability solutions, including Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, Microsoft Sentinel, and third-party monitoring platforms.
• Experience troubleshooting and optimizing Azure resource and workload performance, availability, and reliability.
• Understanding of Azure security architecture, governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks, including HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS, and industry-specific standards.
• Experience implementing encryption, key management, identity management, and privileged access controls using Azure Key Vault and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Knowledge of Azure data services, including Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Data Lake Storage.
• Experience with database performance optimization, high availability, backup and recovery planning, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Familiarity with CI/CD methodologies and DevOps practices using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines, and related deployment tools.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Container Apps, and Azure Container Instances.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve complex cloud infrastructure, networking, application, and cloud-related issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts and make business-focused recommendations to stakeholders and executives, as well as communicate with non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize competing initiatives, manage multiple workstreams and projects, and meet deadlines while delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Strong attention to detail relating to operational excellence, system reliability, stability, security, and data integrity.
• Ability to mentor technical teams, lead technical projects, and collaborate across functions.
• Strong documentation and architectural design skills, including creating and maintaining solution designs, standards, configurations, operational procedures, processes, and governance documentation.
• Commitment to continuous learning and keeping current with Azure and cloud technologies, tools, security trends, and industry best practices.
• U.S. citizenship is required for this opportunity.
• Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI); selected applicants are subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance.
• Must be based in the United States; candidates from California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington will not be considered.
• Applicants must provide resume-supported answers to mandatory screening questions and provide a LinkedIn profile link.
• Recruiters or third parties will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Deep hands-on EDIFECS experience with Electronic Data Interchange X.12 transaction standards and key X12 workflows, including medical claims transactions (837, 834, 835, 277, etc.), 270/271 and 278/275 transactions, and 999 transactions.
• Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer Expert certification.
• Azure Administrator Associate certification.
• Azure Security Engineer Associate certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of customer requirements using domain expertise.
• Lead development of complete solutions that meet requirements and result in price-competitive proposals.
• Collaborate with business development, capture, proposal, and other team members to optimize proposed solutions.
• Identify technical staff needs for Pre-Bid and Proposal (B&P) and B&P activities.
• Coordinate assignment of technical personnel to proposal efforts.
• Coordinate with team technical leadership and contributors on solution development, proposal writing, and estimating.
• Provide subject matter expertise to meet customer technical, schedule, and cost requirements within applicable risk parameters.
• Work with the Enterprise Architect to design, implement, and govern secure, scalable, highly available Azure cloud architectures aligned with enterprise standards, business objectives, security requirements, and government cloud best practices.
• Contribute to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards.
• Establish goals to meet assigned objectives and guide team members in achieving goals in accordance with established policies.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex problems and ensure solutions align with organizational objectives.
• Determine the technical objectives of assignments.
• Design, deploy, manage, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure infrastructure, services, workloads, and cloud solutions.
• Establish and govern multi-subscription Azure environments using Management Groups, Azure Policy, and Azure Landing Zones.
• Apply cloud financial management practices, including budgeting, resource optimization, cost management, and cost governance.
• Implement Azure security, identity, encryption, key management, and privileged access controls.
• Develop and maintain solution designs, architectural standards, operational procedures, system configurations, processes, and governance documentation.
• Lead cloud transformation initiatives and collaborate across infrastructure, security, development, and business organizations.
• Mentor engineers, architects, and technical teams and foster knowledge sharing and technical growth.
• Prioritize competing initiatives, manage multiple workstreams and complex projects, and deliver outcomes within established timelines and architectural standards.
• Monitor and improve the reliability, performance, security, stability, and data integrity of cloud systems.
• Stay current with emerging Azure technologies, cloud-native architectures, security trends, tools, and industry best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior