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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Azure Infrastructure Architect - **Company:** Hitachi, Ltd. - **Location:** Greenville, SC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Consulting, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Solutions Framework, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft SharePoint, Bicep, Terraform - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/HitachiSolutions/744000147292516-senior-azure-infrastructure-architect ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience in customer-facing, IT consulting roles in Azure and M365 * Experience with creating client-facing deliverables, including solution architectures, project documentation, and/or root cause analysis documents * Experience in migrating enterprise-size clients to Azure and Microsoft 365 solutions * Experience with designing secure, enterprise-scale Azure environments, with a focus on infrastructure, aligned to the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework * Deep familiarity with governance, cost management, and scalability in Azure (for example, tagging, hub and spoke designs, management groups, billing, ExpressRoute/VPN connections, etc.) * Experience with infrastructure-related concepts in Azure: VMs, disks and storage, networking, etc. * Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Bicep, ARM templates, or Terraform for repeatable deployments * Ability to evaluate and modernize legacy infrastructure for cloud migration (rehost, replatform, refactor patterns) * General expertise with the M365 suite including but not limited to Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive for Business and related services * Hands on experience with implementation or management of Entra ID (Azure AD), including MFA, Conditional Access Policies, and hybrid identity solutions (via Entra Connect sync) * Experience delivering solutions with Microsoft Security including but not limited to the Microsoft Defender Suite, Cloud App Security, Information Protection, Entra ID Identity Protection * Understanding of Microsoft Governance and Compliance tools like Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Priva, DLP policies, etc. ## Description * Lead Azure and M365 consulting projects, working directly with client stakeholders to align business needs to technology solutions * Create solution architectures, migration plans, and executive presentations on technology solutions * Perform hands-on implementation work as part of consulting projects * Provide project leadership to other team members, being responsible for the overall success and delivery of the solution * Interface directly with client IT teams, providing guidance and support throughout projects * Lead architecture reviews, governance boards, and design discussions with senior client stakeholders * Occasional escalation support for managed services / support clients ## Related Videos - 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