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<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Job Title: </strong>Principal Azure Solutions Architect Expert </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Job Code: </strong>35339</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Job Location: Onsite Position - Possible locations: </strong>Melbourne, FL; Rochester, NY; Salt Lake City, UT; Greenville TX; or Rockwall, TX </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Job Schedule: </strong>9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Job Description:</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Seeking a Principal Azure Solutions Architect Expert, a recognized thought leader and internal expert, to define and implement innovative Azure cloud strategies for the enterprise. In this strategic role, you will oversee the design, integration, and support of scalable Azure cloud environments across multiple platforms, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory compliance.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">The Principal Azure Solutions Architect will champion the development of cutting-edge cloud solutions using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, JSON, PowerShell, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform. You will drive enterprise-wide initiatives, collaborating with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders to establish cloud architecture strategies that directly impact organizational success.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">This position requires mastery-level expertise in Azure IaaS and PaaS services, Terraform, cloud security, and networking principles. As a leader in the organization, you will mentor teams, influence stakeholders, and recommend strategies that align with both short- and long-term business goals.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Essential Functions:</strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Define and lead Azure architecture strategies aligned with organizational goals and emerging technologies.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Guide cloud solution evaluation and set standards for Azure implementations.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Optimize Terraform codebases for scalable and secure infrastructure automation.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Partner with leadership and teams to design integrated cloud solutions that meet technical and business needs.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Enforce cloud policies to ensure security and regulatory compliance.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Drive new processes and technologies to tackle complex challenges and enhance performance.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Influence senior leadership and deliver briefings to align cloud strategies with business outcomes.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Create technical frameworks, diagrams, and procedures while leading team training on cloud technologies.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">5+ years of Terraform experience. </span></li> </ul> <p style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black"> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><strong>Preferred Additional Skills:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Terraform certification: Ability to acquire Terraform Associate within first 6 months of hire.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Policy as Code (PaC), configuration management, production support.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Proven expertise developing code in at least one high-level programming language and one or more scripting language.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Ability to write simple, effective, and scalable code.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Terraform certification: Terraform Associate.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Proficiency with tools such as PowerShell, Azure DevOps, Git, VisualCode.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Experience migrating workloads between on-premises environments and Azure.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Demonstrated ability to lead large, cross-functional teams and manage complex technical projects.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Proven track record of defining and executing cloud strategies that deliver measurable business value.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, including senior executives and key stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and implement innovative solutions to resolve complex technical challenges.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Experience driving process improvements across multiple functions or business units.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $137,000-$254,000. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $119,000-$221,000.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.</p> <p><span style="color:#ffffff">#LI-IK1</span></p>