Job Description
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Infrastructure Architect to lead the design, deployment, and optimization of enterprise-grade cloud environments on Microsoft Azure.
The successful candidate will be responsible for architecting secure, scalable, and cost-efficient Azure infrastructure while driving automation, governance, and modernization initiatives across hybrid and multi-cloud ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and Implementation
- Design secure, scalable, and resilient Azure infrastructure aligned with enterprise requirements.
- Deploy and manage Azure infrastructure components, including Virtual Machines, VNets, Load Balancers, and Storage Accounts.
- Automate provisioning and configuration management using Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep.
- Plan and architect hybrid/multi-cloud connectivity using ExpressRoute, VPN, and on-premises integrations.
- Governance, Security, and Compliance
- Define and enforce governance, compliance, and security baselines using Azure Policy, RBAC, and Management Groups.
- Establish standardized landing zones aligned with Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well-Architected Framework .
- Implement robust identity, access, and data protection policies leveraging Azure AD, Key Vault, and Security Center.
- Ensure compliance with enterprise and regulatory standards across environments.
- Performance, Monitoring, and Reliability
- Optimize system performance using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
- Architect for high availability, scalability, and operational excellence across workloads.
- Define and implement backup, disaster recovery (DR), and business continuity strategies using Azure Backup and Site Recovery.
- Conduct proactive capacity planning and resource optimization to manage cloud costs efficiently.
- Modernization and Migration
- Lead cloud migration initiatives (IaaS, PaaS, and Database workloads) from on-premises or other environments to Azure.
- Evaluate and recommend Azure services and modernization strategies to enhance agility and reduce technical debt.
- Drive the adoption of containerization solutions where applicable.
- Collaboration and Documentation
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to enable CI/CD integration and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) governance.
- Work closely with developers, security teams, and solution architects to ensure consistent delivery across environments.
- Troubleshoot incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and provide guidance on resolution and resilience improvements.
- Document architecture blueprints, technical designs, and infrastructure standards for reuse and compliance.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Experience: Minimum 8+ years in IT infrastructure and 4+ years in Azure cloud architecture.
- Technical Expertise In:
- Microsoft Azure IaaS & PaaS (VMs, App Services, Azure SQL, Storage, AKS).
- Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, ARM, Bicep, or equivalent.
- Azure AD, Azure Security Center, Key Vault, and Defender for Cloud.
- Networking (ExpressRoute, VPN, Load Balancers, Firewalls, NSGs).
- Monitoring, Backup, and DR tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Site Recovery).
- Azure Governance, Policy, and Cost Management.
- Preferred Certifications:
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
- Terraform Associate or equivalent IaC certification.
- Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Ability to lead cross-functional technical discussions and solution design workshops.
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