We are looking for an experienced Data/Information Architect to help shape and guide modern cloud and data architecture initiatives in Madison, Wisconsin. This contract opportunity is ideal for a senior specialist who can connect enterprise architecture strategy with hands-on engineering across cloud platforms, automation, and scalable data solutions. The role focuses on designing resilient, secure, and high-performing environments that support distributed applications, platform services, and evolving business needs.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the design of enterprise data and cloud architecture solutions that align technical strategy with operational goals.<br>• Create scalable architectures for distributed applications using microservices, container platforms, and serverless capabilities where appropriate.<br>• Define and implement infrastructure automation standards with tools such as Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation, or Pulumi to improve consistency and speed.<br>• Establish CI/CD practices and deployment workflows that support reliable software delivery and efficient environment management.<br>• Architect container-based workloads with strong consideration for networking, access control, monitoring, and overall platform stability.<br>• Develop integration patterns and event-driven solution designs that improve interoperability across cloud services and business systems.<br>• Partner with engineering and business stakeholders to document architecture decisions, communicate technical direction, and support long-term roadmap planning.<br>• Contribute to modern data platform design, including data lakes, warehouses, streaming pipelines, and data modeling approaches for analytics and operational use cases.<br>• Promote secure architecture principles by embedding compliance, encryption, least-privilege access, and risk mitigation into platform and data designs.<br>• Mentor team members and encourage engineering best practices across architecture governance, cloud operations, and platform development.
<p>Are you a Microsoft 365 or Azure Administrator who enjoys solving problems, working with people, and learning new technology?</p><p>We’re looking for a <strong>Cloud Administrator</strong> to join a small, collaborative IT team supporting Microsoft cloud technologies across a variety of environments. This is a great opportunity for someone with <strong>2+ years of Microsoft 365/Azure administration experience</strong> who wants to expand their skills and grow into a broader cloud and security role.</p><p>You won't be expected to know everything on day one. We're looking for someone who is <strong>curious, resourceful, a strong communicator, and excited to grow into a Microsoft cloud subject matter expert</strong>.</p><p>Why This Role Is Exciting</p><p>The organization is expanding its cloud capabilities and looking at new ways to leverage <strong>Microsoft 365, Azure, OneDrive and Copilot</strong> while maintaining strong security standards.</p><p>One of the key initiatives you'll help support is the <strong>return and expansion of OneDrive and Copilot</strong>. You'll have the opportunity to research technology, develop recommendations, establish security standards, and help turn those ideas into practical solutions.</p><p>This role offers a great variety of work across Microsoft cloud technologies, security, administration and emerging AI capabilities. You'll have the opportunity to work on different technology challenges rather than being limited to one area.</p><p>What You'll Do</p><ul><li>Administer and support <strong>Microsoft 365 and Azure</strong> environments.</li><li>Help develop and implement secure strategies for <strong>OneDrive, Copilot and other Microsoft cloud services</strong>.</li><li>Research Microsoft technologies and make recommendations based on security, functionality and business needs.</li><li>Help develop and document <strong>Microsoft 365/Azure security standards and processes</strong>.</li><li>Monitor Microsoft 365 and Azure services for <strong>security, usage and performance</strong>.</li><li>Manage and troubleshoot <strong>Microsoft 365 email quarantine</strong> and related security functions.</li><li>Support the creation and maintenance of <strong>SharePoint sites</strong>.</li><li>Stay current on new Microsoft features, licensing capabilities and cloud technologies and help educate users on significant changes and new capabilities.</li><li>Assist with emerging <strong>AI and Azure initiatives</strong>, including testing and deployment processes for AI-created applications.</li><li>Work with users and stakeholders to understand needs, troubleshoot issues and provide solutions.</li><li>Take ownership of projects and technology initiatives as your experience grows.</li><li>Continue developing your Microsoft expertise through hands-on experience and certifications.</li></ul><p><br></p>