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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Azure Cloud Architect - **Company:** GeekSoft Consulting - **Location:** Eindhoven, Netherlands - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management Databases, Monitoring of Systems, Log Analysis, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Monitoring, Multi-Cloud, Azure Powershell, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Bicep, Hardware Infrastructure, Terraform, Azure Resource Manager, Servicenow - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.nl/details/5850629798 ## About the Role * 7+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering and architecture. * Experienced Cloud Architect / Cloud Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud monitoring and management solutions across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. * Experience on Azure Arc, Azure Monitor, automation, reporting, governance, and operational excellence across cloud and on-premises infrastructure. * Design and implement Azure-based cloud management and monitoring solutions. * Define monitoring architecture, standards, alerting, and operational governance for cloud and on-premises environments. * Design and implement Azure Arc solutions for hybrid and multi-cloud VM management and monitoring. * Configure Azure Arc onboarding, Azure Policy, governance controls, security, and operational monitoring. * Design and configure Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Data Collection Rules, alerts, thresholds, and health indicators. * Identify and implement automation opportunities using Azure Arc and Azure-native services. * Support configuration, testing, troubleshooting, operational improvements, and knowledge transfer. * Integrate monitoring and operational processes with ServiceNow, including CMDB, Event Management, and Incident Management. * Design Azure dashboards, Workbooks, KPI reporting, and executive monitoring views. * Establish proactive monitoring and actionable insights through analytics and observability solutions. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related discipline. * Strong hands-on experience with: Microsoft Azure, Azure Arc, Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, Azure Policy, Infrastructure Monitoring & Observability * Experience managing hybrid and multi-cloud environments. * Strong understanding of cloud governance, security, and operational best practices. * Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation frameworks. * PowerShell, Azure CLI, Bicep, ARM Templates, or Terraform. * ITIL-based operational processes. * Enterprise-scale monitoring and observability solutions. * Azure Arc architecture and deployment guidelines. * Azure Arc-based hybrid and multi-cloud VM monitoring. * Standardized Azure Monitor alerting and thresholds. * Monitoring governance framework and configuration standards. * Cloud management automation roadmap. * Operational dashboards and reporting framework. * Technical documentation and knowledge transfer for support teams. * Core Competencies: Cloud Architecture, Azure Platform Engineering, Monitoring & Observability, Infrastructure Automation, Cloud Governance, Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving, Technical Documentation, Knowledge Transfer & Coaching Certifications: * Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification. * Azure Administrator Associate certification. ## Description * Help design, build and continuously improve the clients online platform. * Research, suggest and implement new technology solutions following best practices/standards. * Take responsibility for the resiliency and availability of different products. * Be a productive member of the team. ## Related Videos - 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