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Solutions Architect

Zones
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Jul 21, 2025
Description Position at Zones LLC. Company Overview: When it comes to IT solution providers, there are a lot of choices. But when it comes to providers with innovative and differentiating end-to-end service offerings, there's really only one: Zones - First Choice for IT.^TM Zones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures that change the way business does business ensuring whatever they need, they can Consider IT Done. Follow Zones, LLC on Twitter @Zones, and LinkedIn and Facebook. Position Overview: Term: 6 months Location: Parkville, MO Pay: $50.00 - $60.00; commensurate with experience Hours: Standard business We are seeking a mid-level Solutions Architect / DevOps Engineer with strong experience in Microsoft Azure environments. The ideal candidate will have a blended skillset in architecture, automation, infrastructure-as-code, and security monitoring. Experience in IoT solutions is highly desirable. This individual will work closely with technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud-based applications and services. What you'll do as the Solutions Architect: The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the duties and responsibilities may change without notice. Architect and implement CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps to support application development and deployment. Collaborate with development, QA, and infrastructure teams to design and deliver cloud-native solutions. Monitor and manage security, firewalls, and system health across Azure resources. Build and manage infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like ARM Templates, Bicep, or Terraform. Contribute to the design and implementation of IoT solutions and edge-device integration. Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and regulatory requirements. Serve as a technical liaison between stakeholders, translating business requirements into scalable solutions. Participate in solution reviews, risk assessments, and performance tuning activities. Provide technical leadership on DevOps best practices, tooling, and delivery processes. What you will bring to the team: 3-5 years of experience in a Solutions Architect or DevOps role within a Microsoft Azure environment. Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Git-based workflows. Experience with monitoring tools and implementing security best practices (e.g., Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Sentinel). Familiarity with firewall rules, network security groups, and threat detection. Experience with IoT systems, edge computing, or device integration. Proficiency with scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python. Strong understanding of containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus. Solid grasp of business needs, solution delivery, and stakeholder engagement. Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-400, AZ-305) ISO 27001 Certification Experience with Power BI or other Microsoft reporting tools Background working in agile or hybrid project delivery environments Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills Zones offers a comprehensive Benefits package While we're committed to providing top-tier solutions, we're just as committed to supporting our own team. As a valued team member, you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical coverage, as well as state-mandated sick leave, along with other benefits designed to support your well-being and work-life balance. And as a Minority Business Enterprise, a Corporate Plus member of the Northwest Minority Supplier Development Council, and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, our community is just as diverse. At Zones, work is more than a job -with exciting careers with a global team who are client centric, have a passion for tech, who embrace change and lifelong learning in a collaborative culture. If you're interested in working on the cutting edge of IT innovation, sales, engineering, operations, administration, and more, Zones is the place for you! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Zones participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a system that compares information from a team member's Form I-9 to federal records to confirm their eligibility to work in the United States.