About the role

Role Overview

Cloud Architect (Azure) — Fully Remote You will design, build, and govern scalable, secure Microsoft Azure architectures for a complex, mission-critical healthcare environment. The client is especially interested in candidates who have worked on an Epic EHR migration.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver scalable, secure Azure architectures
Lead and support cloud migration initiatives, including Epic EHR transitions
Define Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) standards using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM
Conduct architecture reviews and mentor engineering teams
Collaborate with stakeholders to align cloud strategy with business goals
Promote best practices for security, compliance, and FinOps

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on Azure architecture experience in enterprise environments
Strong expertise in core Azure services:
- AKS, Azure DevOps, Azure AD, Azure Networking, Azure Monitor
Strong IaC skills (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM)
Azure certifications preferred (e.g., AZ-305, AZ-104 or equivalent)
Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to work effectively in distributed remote teams

Nice to Have

Epic EHR migration experience (highly desirable)

About Locke Staffing Group

Locke Staffing Group is a staffing and recruiting firm that partners with organizations to source and place talent. This role is with a leading healthcare organization focused on mission-critical systems and cloud transformation.