Principal Enterprise & Cloud Solutions Architect for Business Growth Job Listing at SPA in Alexandria, VA (Job ID 2025-19752)

Description

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in enterprise architecture, cloud solutions design, and business-driven technology transformation, particularly with Azure and Microsoft technologies.
• Proven expertise in cloud-to-cloud migrations, utilizing tools like Sharegate and Bit Titan and other relevant migration solutions.
• Strong background in automation frameworks (e.g., Power Automate, Terraform, Ansible) and CI/CD methodologies.
• In-depth understanding of cloud security, compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, NIST 800-171), and governance models.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or other relevant certifications.

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience in M&A-driven IT environments, specifically integrating new systems into existing infrastructures.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or PowerShell for automation tasks.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.

M&A-Driven Cloud Strategy & Architecture:

• Lead the development of cloud strategies tailored to support business expansion through acquisitions.
• Design scalable, secure, and flexible Azure cloud architectures to integrate and optimize operations across newly acquired entities.
• Lead the Microsoft 365 data integration strategy for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Utilize tools like Sharegate and or Bit titan to migrate data, content, and workflows across Microsoft 365 and other cloud platforms, ensuring integrity and minimizing downtime.
• Assess the data architecture, governance, and quality of target companies to determine integration impact and best practices.
• Develop and execute comprehensive data migration plans, including data mapping, cleansing, and validation processes.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure compatibility of data platforms, tools, and infrastructure.
• Work with business stakeholders to identify critical data elements, key performance metrics, and reporting requirements.
• Establish and enforce data governance policies to ensure data consistency, accuracy, security, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Monitor data integration progress, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure seamless transitions.
• Support post-merger harmonization efforts, identifying opportunities to optimize data workflows and business intelligence capabilities.
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors and consultants engaged in the data migration process.
• Develop documentation, training, and support materials for data integration best practices and governance policies.
• Spearheaded cloud-to-cloud migration initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions from legacy systems or acquired cloud platforms into Azure Cloud.

Automation Leadership & Process Optimization:

• Identify and implement automation opportunities to streamline cloud operations, IT processes, and business workflows.
• Leverage tools like Power Automate, Azure Logic Apps, Terraform, and Ansible to automate routine tasks, driving efficiencies across the enterprise.
• Define and enforce best practices for continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, embedding a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Modernization & Compliance for Growth:

• Lead the modernization of legacy systems post-acquisition, leveraging Azure PaaS services such as Azure App Services and Azure Functions to accelerate business agility.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, NIST 800-171) by designing secure, compliant cloud environments.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement robust identity management and data protection policies, aligning with enterprise security objectives.
• Assess existing systems, processes, and compliance frameworks to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement modernization strategies that align with business growth objectives.
• Collaborate with IT, legal, and business teams to ensure regulatory and security requirements are met
• Drive the adoption of best practices in cybersecurity, data privacy, and risk management.
• Monitor regulatory changes and emerging technologies to proactively adjust strategies.

Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior IT leaders and business stakeholders during acquisitions and cloud adoption, guiding them through technical and business transitions.
• Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams, ensuring that cloud solutions, integrations, and automation efforts align with overarching business and operational goals.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to empower teams with the knowledge and tools to drive cloud adoption and automation within the organization.