Solutions Architect, Microsoft 365, Azure, Identity and Zero Trust

Aardwolf Consulting LLC • Washington, DC

3d • $140,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Aardwolf Consulting LLC is hiring a Solutions Architect to support a federal agency client in downtown Washington, DC. This individual-contributor role owns the architecture and plan for durable, long-term solutions, while an existing delivery team executes them. The scope includes Microsoft 365, Azure, identity, and zero-trust architecture, with an emphasis on automation and practical AI enablement.

The role is full-time and on-site five days a week in downtown Washington, DC for at least the first six months. Some remote flexibility may be possible later at the client's discretion. Candidates must be local to the DC area.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 7 years of hands-on experience with enterprise Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.
• Strong practical experience with Entra ID; Azure IaaS, PaaS, networking, identity, and security; Okta or an equivalent identity platform; and Zscaler ZIA/ZPA or a comparable zero-trust/SASE solution.
• Demonstrated automation experience with PowerShell, Azure Automation, Logic Apps, Microsoft Graph, or equivalent.
• Experience implementing AI features in Microsoft 365 or Azure with attention to security and data controls.
• Solid knowledge of zero-trust principles, identity and access management, and federal frameworks including NIST, FedRAMP, and FISMA.
• Clear technical design, standards, and documentation skills.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or appropriate federal clearance.
• Must be local to the DC area and able to work on-site five days a week for at least the first six months.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft 365, or Security.
• Federal agency or highly regulated environment experience.
• Infrastructure-as-code, endpoint management (Intune), or related security tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Microsoft 365 solutions, including Entra ID, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive, as well as Azure environments.
• Architect and configure Okta identity integrations, single sign-on (SSO), multifactor authentication (MFA), and lifecycle management alongside Entra ID.
• Design and maintain Zscaler or equivalent zero-trust network access, internet security, and private access configurations.
• Build automation for provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and operations using PowerShell, Azure Automation, Logic Apps, and Microsoft Graph.
• Expand practical AI capabilities in the Microsoft ecosystem, including Microsoft 365 Copilot and Azure OpenAI, with appropriate security, data protection, and governance controls.
• Create and maintain architecture standards, reference designs, and technical documentation.
• Support FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, FISMA, and agency security control implementation.
• Perform hands-on configuration, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Partner with security, operations, and application teams on designs, migrations, and integrations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with the company paying a majority of premiums for the employee and family.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and limited-purpose expenses.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off plus 12 federal holidays.

What This Job Offers

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