At Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA), we tackle the most complex national security challenges with high-impact technical solutions. With over 50 years of proven expertise and a track record of consistent growth, we are recognized for driving innovation and delivering value to our government customers in the U.S. and beyond. An exceptionally talented and collaborative team powers our success, united in producing Results that Matter. When you join us, you’ll find opportunities, meaningful challenges, and a shared commitment to mission success. Come work with the best and make a difference where it truly counts.

We seek an experienced Principal Enterprise & Cloud Solutions Architect for Business Growth will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise and cloud strategies, specifically focusing on driving business transformation, modernization, and growth. Primarily leveraging Microsoft technologies—including Azure Cloud, Microsoft 365, and automation solutions. This role ensures seamless data migration, alignment of data governance policies, and optimization of data-related processes between merging entities. This position is pivotal in bridging technical and business objectives and fostering scalable, secure, cost-effective solutions aligning with the organization’s long-term growth and strategic goals. 

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to shape the cloud infrastructure for a secure, scalable, and compliant Azure environment. Join a team of innovators working on cutting-edge solutions for mission-critical workloads and enterprise-level interconnectivity. You will collaborate with talented professionals and have the chance to lead transformative cloud projects.

M&A-Driven Cloud Strategy & Architecture:

• Lead the development of cloud strategies tailored to support business expansion through acquisitions.
• Design scalable, secure, and flexible Azure cloud architectures to integrate and optimize operations across newly acquired entities.
• Lead the Microsoft 365 data integration strategy for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Utilize tools like Sharegate and or Bit titan to migrate data, content, and workflows across Microsoft 365 and other cloud platforms, ensuring integrity and minimizing downtime.
• Assess the data architecture, governance, and quality of target companies to determine integration impact and best practices.
• Develop and execute comprehensive data migration plans, including data mapping, cleansing, and validation processes.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure compatibility of data platforms, tools, and infrastructure.
• Work with business stakeholders to identify critical data elements, key performance metrics, and reporting requirements.
• Establish and enforce data governance policies to ensure data consistency, accuracy, security, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Monitor data integration progress, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure seamless transitions.
• Support post-merger harmonization efforts, identifying opportunities to optimize data workflows and business intelligence capabilities.
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors and consultants engaged in the data migration process.
• Develop documentation, training, and support materials for data integration best practices and governance policies.
• Spearheaded cloud-to-cloud migration initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions from legacy systems or acquired cloud platforms into Azure Cloud.

Automation Leadership & Process Optimization:

• Identify and implement automation opportunities to streamline cloud operations, IT processes, and business workflows.
• Leverage tools like Power Automate, Azure Logic Apps, Terraform, and Ansible to automate routine tasks, driving efficiencies across the enterprise.
• Define and enforce best practices for continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, embedding a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Modernization & Compliance for Growth:

• Lead the modernization of legacy systems post-acquisition, leveraging Azure PaaS services such as Azure App Services and Azure Functions to accelerate business agility.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, NIST 800-171) by designing secure, compliant cloud environments.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement robust identity management and data protection policies, aligning with enterprise security objectives.
• Assess existing systems, processes, and compliance frameworks to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement modernization strategies that align with business growth objectives.
• Collaborate with IT, legal, and business teams to ensure regulatory and security requirements are met
• Drive the adoption of best practices in cybersecurity, data privacy, and risk management.
• Monitor regulatory changes and emerging technologies to proactively adjust strategies.

Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior IT leaders and business stakeholders during acquisitions and cloud adoption, guiding them through technical and business transitions.
• Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams, ensuring that cloud solutions, integrations, and automation efforts align with overarching business and operational goals.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to empower teams with the knowledge and tools to drive cloud adoption and automation within the organization.

Required Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in enterprise architecture, cloud solutions design, and business-driven technology transformation, particularly with Azure and Microsoft technologies.
• Proven expertise in cloud-to-cloud migrations, utilizing tools like Sharegate and Bit Titan and other relevant migration solutions.
• Strong background in automation frameworks (e.g., Power Automate, Terraform, Ansible) and CI/CD methodologies.
• In-depth understanding of cloud security, compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, NIST 800-171), and governance models.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or other relevant certifications.

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience in M&A-driven IT environments, specifically integrating new systems into existing infrastructures.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or PowerShell for automation tasks.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.