The Cloud Architect Lead will provide leadership and technical expertise to support ARI’s day-to-day applications systems administration, maintenance, development, and Service Desk support. This role ensures continuous access and functionality of business-critical applications used by HQMC personnel at Marine Corps Bases and Stations worldwide. The Cloud Architect Lead will oversee infrastructure tasks, providing technical guidance on enterprise management including security, compliance, and support technologies. The position requires review and direction of project designs and implementations of medium to large SharePoint intranet/extranet farm topologies following Microsoft Best Practices. Responsibilities Lead coordination and management of infrastructure-related activities through team members and subordinates. Provide technical advice and guidance on enterprise infrastructure management including security, compliance, and support technologies in accordance with USMC information enterprise strategy and directives. Review and oversee designs and implementation of SharePoint farm topologies (medium to large scale) aligned with Microsoft Best Practices. Manage and maintain Microsoft Server environments (2013/2016), including service applications, web applications, and farm features/solutions. Ensure vulnerability remediation for servers is performed timely and in compliance with cybersecurity policies, including reporting. Analyze and communicate network and infrastructure issues effectively to both peers and management. Plan, evaluate, migrate, deploy, and manage Microsoft 365 services. Administer network infrastructure, Active Directory, server environments, and automate tasks using PowerShell. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain scalable, compliant infrastructure supporting HQMC applications and services. Qualifications Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Microsoft Enterprise Administrator. At least 2 years of Microsoft Exchange administration experience. Hands-on experience with Azure administration and development. Proficient in managing Microsoft Server 2013/2016 environments. Strong knowledge of SharePoint intranet/extranet architecture and farm management. Proven experience with network troubleshooting, server administration, and Active Directory. Experience with vulnerability remediation aligned with cybersecurity standards. Skilled in Microsoft 365 migration, deployment, and management. Expertise in PowerShell scripting for automation and management tasks. Required Certifications: Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience supporting Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN) or DoD IT environments. Knowledge of compliance frameworks and USMC information enterprise strategy. Familiarity with service desk support integration within cloud/on-prem environments. Job ID 2025-18205 Work Type On-Site Pay Range $150,000 - $180,000 Benefits Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees. Company Description Work Where it Matters Akima Data Management (ADM), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At ADM, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our shareholders, ADM provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. For our government customers, ADM delivers agile and innovative cloud and IT services and solutions that enable mission dominance. As an ADM employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.