Azure Cloud Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Architect with strong expertise in Azure and AWS cloud migration, DevSecOps automation, and enterprise cloud architecture. The ideal candidate will lead the architecture, design, implementation, and governance of secure, scalable, and resilient cloud environments while driving enterprise cloud transformation initiatives.

Must Have Technical / Functional Skills

• Azure & AWS Cloud Architecture
• Cloud Migration & Modernization
• DevSecOps Automation
• Terraform Enterprise & ARM Templates
• GitHub Actions & Harness Pipelines
• Kubernetes & Container Platforms (AKS, ECS, ACA)
• Azure App Services & Function Apps
• API Management & Security Architecture
• HashiCorp Vault Integration
• Entra ID & ForgeRock
• Networking & Security Architecture
• Disaster Recovery & High Availability Solutions
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Zero Trust Security Architecture

Roles & Responsibilities

<>Cloud Architecture & Migration

• Lead cloud migration architecture, design, implementation, and governance for enterprise-scale Azure and AWS environments.
• Design secure, resilient, and compliant cloud architectures aligned with enterprise standards and best practices.
• Architect and implement highly available and disaster recovery-enabled cloud solutions meeting strict RTO/RPO requirements.
• Design and implement cross-region active-active solutions across cloud and on-premises environments.

<>Infrastructure as Code & DevSecOps

• Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using HashiCorp Terraform Enterprise and ARM templates.
• Build and manage CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines using Harness and GitHub Actions.
• Automate cloud provisioning, deployments, compliance validation, and operational processes.
• Integrate security scanning and compliance tools into DevSecOps workflows.

<>Application & Platform Engineering

• Design and implement application hosting solutions using:

• AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service)
• Azure Container Apps (ACA)
• ECS & EC2
• Azure Virtual Machines
• Azure App Services & Function Apps
• Azure Spring Apps / ASE / ASP
• Static Web Apps (SWA)
• CDN Services

• Implement API Management, gateways, WAFs, load balancers, messaging, and event-driven architectures.
• Integrate enterprise identity and access management solutions using Entra ID and ForgeRock.

<>Data & Security Solutions

• Architect enterprise data solutions using:

• Azure SQL Managed Instance
• Oracle Exadata
• Data Lake
• Cosmos DB
• Synapse Analytics
• Snowflake on Azure

• Implement Zero Trust and defense-in-depth security architectures.
• Configure RBAC, MFA, Managed Identities, App Registrations, encryption at rest and in transit, and mTLS.
• Support DAST, penetration testing, vulnerability remediation, and compliance initiatives.
• Integrate Black Duck vulnerability scanning and enterprise certificate/key management solutions using HashiCorp Vault.

<>Networking & Governance

• Design networking architectures covering segmentation, routing, filtering, DNS, firewalls, proxies, and security appliances.
• Establish cloud governance, operational standards, and security best practices.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, application, and business teams to deliver enterprise cloud solutions.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure and enterprise architecture.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Azure and AWS cloud platforms.
• Experience with Terraform Enterprise, ARM templates, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Strong DevSecOps experience using Harness and GitHub Actions.
• Hands-on experience with AKS, ECS, Kubernetes, and containerized application hosting.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, security, identity management, and governance.
• Experience with enterprise security frameworks including Zero Trust architectures.
• Strong knowledge of disaster recovery, high availability, and multi-region cloud deployments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills., * Experience with both Azure and AWS migration programs.
• Cloud certifications in Azure and/or AWS.
• Exposure to enterprise architecture frameworks and governan