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Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)

Builds IT systems and advises on program operations

Solutions Architect

Pre-Sales Solution EngineeringPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeRemote in USA$109.6k - $126.8k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A proven track record of designing, deploying, and managing Azure infrastructure and services.
  • Experience with large-scale, high-availability, and scalable cloud architecture.
  • Extensive experience with Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure SQL Database, Azure Virtual Network, Azure Functions, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Resource Manager templates, Azure Monitor, and Azure DNS.
  • Experience implementing Azure security services and best practices, including Microsoft Entra ID, Azure DDoS Protection, Azure Firewall, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Web Application Firewall.
  • A strong understanding of Azure networking capabilities, including VNet peering, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, Private Link, and hybrid connectivity architectures.
  • A proven ability to design, deploy, and manage secure, scalable, and highly available Azure cloud solutions that support enterprise business requirements.
  • Experience establishing and governing multi-subscription Azure environments using Azure Management Groups, Azure Policy, and Azure Landing Zones.
  • Knowledge of cloud financial management practices, including Azure Cost Management, budgeting, resource optimization, and cost governance strategies.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, Azure CLI, and other automation frameworks.
  • Expertise with monitoring, logging, and observability solutions such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, Microsoft Sentinel, and third-party monitoring platforms.
  • Experience troubleshooting and optimizing the performance, availability, and reliability of Azure resources and workloads.
  • A strong understanding of Azure security architecture, governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks, including HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS, and industry-specific standards.
  • Experience implementing encryption, key management, identity management, and privileged access controls using Azure Key Vault and Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Knowledge of Azure data platform services, including Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Data Lake Storage.
  • Experience with database performance optimization, high-availability configurations, backup and recovery planning, and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Familiarity with modern CI/CD methodologies and DevOps practices using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines, and related deployment tools.
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Container Apps, and Azure Container Instances.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve complex cloud infrastructure, networking, and application issues.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to translate complex technical concepts into clear business-focused recommendations for stakeholders and executives.
  • Ability to prioritize competing initiatives, manage multiple workstreams, and deliver high-quality outcomes within established timelines.
  • Strong attention to detail to ensure operational excellence, system reliability, security, and data integrity.
  • Ability to mentor engineers, architects, and technical teams while fostering knowledge sharing and technical growth.
  • Experience leading cloud transformation initiatives and collaborating across infrastructure, security, development, and business organizations.
  • Strong documentation and architectural design skills, including creating and maintaining solution designs, standards, operational procedures, and governance documentation.
  • Ability to manage and contribute to multiple complex projects simultaneously while ensuring successful delivery and adherence to architectural standards.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging Azure technologies, cloud-native architectures, security trends, and industry best practices.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Node.js for automation.
  • Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to lead technical projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong documentation skills for creating and maintaining system configurations, processes, and procedures.
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI).

Responsibilities

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of customer requirements using domain expertise.
  • Lead development of a complete solution that meets requirements and results in a price-competitive proposal.
  • Collaborate with business development, capture, proposal, and other team members to optimize proposed solutions.
  • Identify technical staff needs to support pre-bid and proposal activities.
  • Coordinate assignment of technical personnel to proposal efforts.
  • Coordinate with technical leadership and contributors on solution development, proposal writing, and estimating.
  • Provide subject matter expertise to meet customer technical, schedule, and cost requirements within applicable risk parameters.
  • Work with the Enterprise Architect to design, implement, and govern secure, scalable, and highly available Azure cloud architectures aligned with enterprise standards, business objectives, security requirements, and government cloud best practices.
  • Contribute to development of new concepts, techniques, and standards.
  • Receive assignments as objectives and establish goals to meet them.
  • Provide guidance to team members to achieve goals in accordance with established policies.
  • Develop solutions to complex problems requiring regular ingenuity and innovation.
  • Ensure solutions are consistent with organizational objectives.
  • Determine technical objectives of assignments.

Desired Qualifications

  • Deep hands-on EDIFECS experience with Electronic Data Interchange X.12 transaction standards, including X.12 medical claims transactions (837, 834, 835, 277, etc.), 270/271 and 278/275 transactions, and 999 transactions.
  • Advanced Azure certifications, including Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, and Azure Security Engineer Associate.

About the Company

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)

Builds IT systems and advises on program operations

Syms Strategic Group builds and supports information systems for public agencies and commercial organizations, alongside advice on running complex programs. Its technical teams develop custom applications, move systems to cloud platforms and maintain the databases behind day-to-day services. The firm also helps clients plan budgets, improve processes and organize records, connecting technology work with the administrative tasks needed to keep programs operating. Revenue comes from contracted technical and management services, including ongoing support and improvement of client systems. Founded in 2016, Syms Strategic Group is headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Ashburn, VA
Founded
2016

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