Azure Cloud Architect

We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise-scale Azure cloud infrastructure. This role is ideal for a cloud professional with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps, Kubernetes, and cloud-native architecture. You will play a key role in designing secure, scalable, and automated cloud solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise cloud initiatives., * Design, configure, and manage Azure infrastructure services including Azure Active Directory, Application Gateway, Azure DNS, Storage Accounts, Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Cost Management.

• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, PowerShell, Python, and Azure DevOps.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and Terraform.
• Design, deploy, and support containerized applications using Azure Container Services (ACS) and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Automate cloud provisioning and operational processes using Azure CLI, Azure CloudShell, PowerShell, and Terraform.
• Implement and manage Azure-native services including App Services, Azure Functions, AKS, Azure SQL, Storage Accounts, Key Vault, Data Lake, Event Hub, and AI/ML services.
• Design and implement secure networking architectures including Virtual Network Hub-and-Spoke models, Network Security Groups, and cloud connectivity solutions.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to review, finalize, and obtain approval for Azure Architecture Review (ARR) design documents.
• Provide technical leadership, architectural guidance, and best practices for cloud infrastructure and DevOps initiatives.
• Ensure cloud environments meet security, scalability, availability, and performance requirements.

• Azure Cloud
• DevOps & Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Azure Container Services (ACS) & Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), * Strong hands-on experience architecting and implementing Microsoft Azure cloud solutions.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Strong experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and CI/CD automation.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure Container Services (ACS).
• Experience automating cloud infrastructure using Azure CLI, Azure CloudShell, PowerShell, and Python.
• Strong knowledge of Azure Active Directory, Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Key Vault, Azure SQL, Storage Accounts, Event Hub, and Data Lake.
• Experience with microservices architecture and containerized application deployments.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, governance, networking, monitoring, and cost optimization.
• Excellent communication skills with experience working directly with technical and business stakeholders.
• Proven experience providing technical leadership on enterprise cloud initiatives., * Experience with networking technologies including CDN, SD-WAN, Load Balancing, and Web Application Firewalls (WAF).
• Systems Administration experience with Windows, Linux, Active Directory, and SCCM.
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V.
• Experience with Red Hat OpenShift.
• Experience supporting enterprise cloud migration and modernization initiatives.