Kforce has a client that is seeking a Subject Matter Expert - Senior in Laurel, MD. Key Tasks: * Design and implement hybrid and cloud-native architectures using Microsoft Azure and Office 365 * Lead migration of on-premises infrastructure, including storage and backups, to cloud-based environments to reduce operational overhead and improve resiliency * Architect, implement, and support Microsoft Endpoint Management solutions (Intune, SCCM/MECM) for streamlined device management, app deployment, and compliance * Integrate identity and access management systems (Azure Entra ID) and support multi-factor authentication for secure remote access to internal systems and applications * Implement secure access architecture using Azure Front Door, API Management, Application Proxy, and MFA (e.g., RSA SecureID) * Design and execute Azure Site Recovery (ASR) for disaster recovery in both cloud and on-premises environments * Provide Citrix NetScaler and XenApp infrastructure setup and support for application delivery * Perform cost optimization analysis of cloud infrastructure services and recommend right-sizing strategies to improve financial efficiency * Coordinate and execute cloud security posture assessments and enforce remediation of identified vulnerabilities or misconfigurations * Ensure compliance with security and patch management policies across workloads