Senior Azure Architect

Senior Azure Architect
Location: Remote
Type: Contract, C2H
Compensation: 75/hr
Contractor Work Model: Remote
Hours: EST

Senior Azure Architect (Contract) - 100% remote, EST preferred



Overview
We are seeking a Senior Azure Architect for a contract engagement to support cloud architecture, modernization, and integration initiatives across enterprise platforms. This role will focus on designing and governing secure, scalable Azure solutions that support health insurance operations, digital member experiences, and data platforms while adhering to regulatory and compliance standards.



Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement enterprise-grade Azure architectures supporting business and technology initiatives
• Lead cloud modernization and migration efforts for legacy and on-prem platforms
• Architect secure Azure solutions aligned with HIPAA, PHI, and security standards
• Define and enforce Azure standards for networking, identity (Entra ID), security, and governance
• Partner with application, data, and security teams to ensure architectural alignment
• Design high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Bicep, ARM, or Terraform
• Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes using Azure DevOps and GitHub
• Participate in architecture reviews, technical design sessions, and governance forums
• Provide hands-on architectural guidance to engineering and delivery teams

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of IT experience with 5+ years in Azure architecture or senior cloud engineering
• Ability to handle ADF implementations, ETL in Azure
• Ability to converse and pilot Agentic frameworks (Langchain)
• Migration of Boomi or other ETL tool to Azure
• APIM experience preferred
• Experience in python coding (intermediate or beginner)
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services (IaaS, PaaS, networking, security)
• Deep understanding of Azure identity, access management, and network security
• Experience working in health insurance or regulated healthcare environments
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA compliance and PHI protection
• Experience designing scalable, highly available enterprise solutions
• Ability to operate independently in a contract-based delivery role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification
• Experience integrating Azure with enterprise insurance platforms
• Familiarity with claims, enrollment, provider, or member-facing systems
• Experience supporting hybrid environments and cloud governance models

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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