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# Azure AI Platform Architect

- **Company:** The Intersect Group
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $215,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computing Platforms, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Knowledge-Based Systems, Machine Learning, Microsoft Software, Azure Machine Learning, Search Technologies, Microsoft SharePoint, Cloud Platform System, Microsoft Fabric, AI Platforms
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=04d797b9a8c3c2f7

## About the Role

* 7 to 12 years of experience in cloud architecture, with strong hands-on expertise in Microsoft Azure
 * Deep knowledge of Azure administration including subscriptions, resource groups, Entra ID, and identity management
 * Proven experience implementing Azure AI services such as Azure OpenAI, AI Search, Machine Learning, or similar
 * Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Fabric and SharePoint Online in enterprise environments
 * Hands-on expertise with Copilot Studio; experience with Copilot Foundry is a strong plus
 * Strong understanding of cloud security, governance, and compliance best practices
 * Experience designing and supporting production grade, scalable cloud environments
 * Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem solving skills in fast-paced environments

## Description

The AI Azure Architect will design, build, and support the organization's enterprise AI platform on Microsoft Azure, combining architecture leadership with hands-on execution. This role is critical in enabling scalable AI, data, and knowledge systems that power automation, search, and next-generation applications.
You will lead platform design while actively configuring and administering Azure environments, supporting initiatives such as Microsoft Fabric implementation, SharePoint Online intranet modernization, and AI driven solutions using Copilot technologies. Your work will directly impact how the organization deploys and scales AI capabilities across the business., * Design and implement secure, scalable Azure architecture supporting enterprise AI workloads

 * Lead hands-on deployment and administration of Azure services including Azure OpenAI, AI Search, Functions, and related tools
 * Drive implementation of Microsoft Fabric and support data and analytics integration initiatives
 * Modernize and enhance SharePoint Online intranet capabilities to improve collaboration and knowledge access
 * Enable AI and automation use cases through Copilot Studio and related Microsoft technologies
 * Establish infrastructure standards, deployment patterns, and environment structures across development, testing, and production
 * Monitor system performance, manage cost optimization, and ensure platform reliability and scalability
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into production-ready technical solutions


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