Cloud Solutions Architect- 100% Remote/ Microsoft/Azure- Contract to Hire) Optomi, in partnership with a major client, is seeking an experienced Microsoft Cloud Solutions Architect to join their team. This person will work a remote role on a contract-to-hire model. This person will still be very hands on in the environment with troubleshooting, configurations, and projects, in addition to new design and architecture build. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and configure solutions in Microsoft's security stack and Azure cloud Install Purview and DLP measures Utilize Intune for mobile device management and Entra ID, SSO, and MFA for Identity and Access Management Configure and architect Microsoft Defender for cloud applications and endpoints Utilize other various services in Azure- Purview, Sentinel, etc. Provide oversight and support for overall IT infrastructure and department Apply today if your background includes: Significant Microsoft security stack and Azure experience- Purview, DLP, Intune, Entra ID, Defender, AVD, SSO/MFA Experience building and implementing new cloud architecture and leading cloud migrations- AWS to Azure, GCP to Azure, etc. Extensive engineering experience with Microsoft tools and ability to still be very hands-on Experience across IT infrastructure and working in a small environment with large projects Experience with some design build of cloud environments and implementing security measures and best practices Ability to communicate across the business with various departments and stakeholders