Cloud Architect - W2 Contractor

Who We Are 

Burwood Group is not your average technology consulting firm. We are an innovative, culture-driven industry leader, that helps companies use and manage technology to transform business and improve outcomes. Founded in 1997, headquartered in Chicago, we've grown to be a 200+ employee firm with team members and offices spread from Southern California to North Carolina. 

Burwood fosters a culture that applauds both teamwork and personal growth. We’ve cultivated an incredible team of people who are dedicated to their craft and passionate about using their skills to impact the success of the company. Join our team and build a career as unique as you are. 

Role Type:  W2 Contract

Work Status: US Citizen, Green Card holder 

Term:  4 to 6-months 

Start:  October 

Location:  Remote based, U.S. limited travel 

What You’ll Do 

As a non-exempt/hourly employee at Burwood, we are seeking a Cloud Architect with demonstrable experience in designing and implementing projects throughout the full project lifecycle, particularly in production environments.  

You will lead efforts in large-scale migrations and cutover processes, showcasing your strong cloud background and solution architecture skills. This role requires a deep understanding of Azure and a proven ability to navigate complex environments, ensuring successful transitions to the cloud for our client’s acquired locations. 

Cloud Skillset (Azure) 

• Ability to translate business and technical requirements and integrate into a holistic architecture design. 

• Requirements analysis, design, and ability to assist with deployment, configuration, and management. 

• Virtual Machines 

• Virtual Networks, Subnets, NSGs, User Defined Routes 

• Storage Accounts 

• Azure Backups and Monitoring 

• Azure PaaS NVAs: VPN, Firewall, VWAN+VHUB 

• Azure Log Analytics queries (KQL) 

Who You Are 

The ideal candidate for this Cloud Architect role will possess a robust network skillset, including experience in deploying, configuring, and managing Azure PaaS networking components, as well as tracing and troubleshooting traffic through Azure networks and devices. 

Having a solid understanding of routing and switching is essential, with CCNA or similar certification considered a strong advantage. The role also involves implementing Site-to-Site (S2S) VPN tunnels and managing DNS configurations across Microsoft AD DNS, Azure DNS, and external DNS. 

The nice to have TECH Stuff 

Network Skillset (Azure: Routing, Firewall, VPN) 

• Deploy, configure, manage Azure PaaS networking components 

• Trace and Troubleshoot traffic through Azure networks and devices 

• Understanding of Routing/Switching (CCNA or similar network experience a big plus) 

• Implement S2S VPN tunnels using Azure PaaS VPN 

• DNS (Microsoft AD DNS, Azure DNS, External DNS) 

• Familiarity with L2TP/PPTP and typical client VPN solutions (zScaler familiarity a big plus) 

Server Skillset (Windows Server, Hypervisors) 

• Deploy, configure, and manage Windows Server IaaS VMs) 

• Windows Active Directory 

• Familiarity with both VMware and Hyper-V 

• Ability to deploy VMs / appliances 

• Cloud migration experience 

• On-Premise Physical/Virtual to Azure 

EUC Skillset (Azure Virtual Desktop, Intune) 

• Deploy, configure, manage Azure Virtual Desktop 

• Experience with Hybrid or Entra joined workstation environments 

• Understanding of VDI concepts 

• Static vs. Dynamic Hosts 

• Roaming user profiles 

• Published Application vs. Published Desktop 

• Familiarity with Windows 10/11 Client OS for supporting VDI infrastructure 

• Conceptual familiarity with Intune or other MDM tools 

Automation Skillset 

• PowerShell and/or Python 

The PERKS

As a W2 Contractor who consistently works more than 32 hours weekly. Burwood offers the following benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) savings plan

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are not intent on being the largest company; but rather, the best. These are the words we live by. This means we welcome all the best talent - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and age. 

Being open to all cultural backgrounds, life experiences, thoughts and ideas not only strengthens company culture but also encourages different-in-kind thinking and promotes economic success.