Architect - Azure Solutions Architect and Administrator

Posting ID: 155950Title: Azure Solutions Architect and AdministratorWork Location: Jackson, MSWork Type: OnsiteSchedule: Mon Fri | 8 AM 5 PMHours: 40/weekOvertime: OccasionalTravel: NonePROJECTEnterprise system migration from on-premises infrastructure to Microsoft Azure cloud.JOB DESCRIPTIONServe as the primary architect for Azure cloud initiatives including migration of enterprise systems such as the SPAHRS payroll system currently operating on zLinux mainframes.RESPONSIBILITIES" Design Azure IaaS and PaaS environments" Establish cloud strategy and governance" Lead on-prem to Azure migrations" Automate provisioning and configuration" Manage lifecycle tasks" Ensure security and compliance" Support hybrid environments" Integrate container workloads" Provide guidance on Windows, Linux and legacy migrations" Transfer knowledge to state staffMANDATORY REQUIREMENTS" Bachelor s degree (CS, IT or related)" 5+ years Azure solutions architecture" 5+ years cloud migration experience" 5+ years DevOps engineering" 5+ years cloud security / compliance experience" 5+ years network administration" Documentation and knowledge transfer experience" Strong communication skillsSKILLSOperating Systems" Windows Server 2019 / 2022 / 2025 Advanced (Required)" Linux (zLinux, Red Hat, SUSE) Advanced (Preferred)Tools" PowerShell Advanced (Preferred)" Azure DevOps Advanced (Required)Framework" Azure Architecture Advanced (Required)Microsoft Cloud Adoption FrameworkPREFERRED" Mainframe administration" zLinux" Ubuntu / Red Hat / SUSE" AI / Machine Learning" Application monitoringDataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical/Dental InsuranceVision InsuranceShort Term/Long Term DisabilityLife Insurance401 (K)