Azure Cloud Architect

12+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, cloud architecture, or enterprise solutions Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform Expertise in designing and implementing cloud architecture, landing zones, and governance models Experience with Azure services such as VMs, App Services, AKS, Storage, Networking, and Key Vault Strong knowledge of Azure Networking (VNet, Subnets, NSG, Load Balancer, VPN, ExpressRoute) Experience with Identity & Access Management (Azure AD / Entra ID, RBAC, Managed Identities) Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep) Strong understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/AKS) Knowledge of security, compliance, and governance best practices in cloud environments Experience with monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights) Strong understanding of migration strategies (on-prem to cloud, hybrid architectures) Experience working with multi-tier, scalable, and highly available systems Strong stakeholder management and ability to define cloud strategy and roadmap Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills