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# Azure Cloud Architect

- **Company:** TekCommands Inc
- **Location:** Addison, TX, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $156,000.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Artificial Intelligence, Application Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Database, Cloud Storage, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, Hyper-V, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Linux System Administration, Log Analysis, SQL Azure, System Center Configuration Manager, OpenShift, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Services, Azure Machine Learning, Azure Data Lake, Azure Powershell, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Azure AKS, Terraform, Serverless Computing, Key Vault, Jenkins, Vmware
- **Published:** July 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usedf1a82319a431694c5d7aac81016806

## About the Role

Windows & Linux Administration
Active Directory / Microsoft Entra ID
SCCM
VMware or Hyper-V
Red Hat OpenShift Preferred Experience
10+ years of IT Infrastructure/Cloud experience.
Strong hands-on Azure architecture and implementation experience.
Experience leading cloud migration and modernization projects.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to design, implement, and manage enterprise Azure cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Azure services, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Kubernetes, and cloud automation while providing technical leadership on cloud transformation initiatives. Key Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure and services.
Configure Azure services including:
Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)
Application Gateway
Azure DNS
Virtual Networks (VNet)
ExpressRoute
Storage Accounts
Azure Monitor & Log Analytics
Cost Management
Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, PowerShell, and Python.
Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and Terraform.
Deploy and manage containerized applications using AKS and Azure Container Services (ACS).
Automate cloud deployments using Azure CLI, CloudShell, and PowerShell.
Work with Azure native services such as:
Azure App Services
Azure Functions
Azure SQL
Azure Storage
Azure Data Lake
Event Hub
Azure Key Vault
Security Groups
Hub-and-Spoke Networking
Azure AI/ML Services
Collaborate with stakeholders on architecture design, documentation, and approvals.
Provide technical leadership and best practices for Azure cloud architecture. Required Skills
Azure Cloud Architecture
Azure Infrastructure Services
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Container Services (ACS)
Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
Azure DevOps
GitHub Actions
Jenkins
PowerShell
Python
Azure CLI
CI/CD Pipeline Development
Azure Networking (VNet, ExpressRoute, DNS)
Azure Monitoring & Log Analytics
Azure Security (Key Vault, NSGs) Nice to Have


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