Sr. Data Architect

BigBear.ai is seeking a Senior Microsoft Azure Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and management of secure, scalable cloud solutions within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. This role is critical to modernizing infrastructure, enabling cloud-native applications, and supporting mission-critical services in a hybrid or fully cloud environment.

• Design and implement Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions to support enterprise workloads and digital transformation initiatives
• Develop and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform
• Collaborate with security, networking, and DevOps teams to enforce governance, compliance, and automation standards
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and performance tuning across Azure services (VMs, Azure Functions, AKS, App Services, etc.)
• Support hybrid environments through services such as Azure Arc, Azure Stack, and ExpressRoute
• Manage identity and access using Azure Active Directory, Conditional Access, and RBAC
• Optimize cloud spend and usage through FinOps practices and cost management tools
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in architecture reviews and strategic planning

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Must have and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, with at least 3+ years focused on Microsoft Azure.
• Expert knowledge of core Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, identity, and security.
• Proficient in scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM/Bicep/Terraform).
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices and regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST, HIPAA).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel.

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent certification.
• Experience in hybrid and multi-cloud environments (e.g., integrating Azure with on-prem or AWS).
• Familiarity with DevOps pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Experience supporting mission-critical or government workloads.
• Active [Security Clearance Level] or ability to obtain one.

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai's predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.

BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.