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Note Work Site - Richmond, VA Local Candidates within 50 miles Rate on W2 - $82.46/hr and on 1099 - $92.46/hr SkillRequired / DesiredAmount of Experience 5 8 years experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade solutions on Microsoft AzureRequired 5 Years Strong grasp of cloud-native architecture, hybrid cloud strategies, and infrastructure-as-code.Required 5 Years Deep knowledge of Azure Compute, Networking, Storage, Database, and Identity services.Required 5 Years Experience with Azure Resource Manager, Azure Policy, Azure Monitor, and Azure Security Center.Required 5 Years Strong hands-on experience with Azure SQL Managed Instance and other Azure database services.Required 5 Years Familiarity with Azure Kubernetes Service and containerization (Docker, Helm, etc.)Required 5 Years Proven ability to lead cloud strategy and roadmap discussions with enterprise stakeholders.Required 5 Years Understanding of cloud governance, cost management, and security best practices.Required 5 Years Experience with CI/CD pipelines, preferably using Azure DevOps or GitHub actions.Required 5 Years Competent with PowerShell, Bicep, and Terraform for Azure automation and provisioning.Required 5 Years Strong grasp of Zero Trust Architecture, RBAC, Azure AD, and regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO, SOC 2, NIST).Required 5 Years Ability to design and review secure architectures at scale.Required 5 Years Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.Required 5 Years Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including developers, security, and business leaders.Required 5 Years Recognized relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert and/or Cybersecurity Architect Expert Nice to have

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