Security Architect - Consultant

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer / Azure Architect to lead cloud infrastructure operations, engineering, security, and modernization initiatives. This role will support enterprise infrastructure and networking environments with a primary focus on Microsoft Azure cloud technologies, architecture, security, compliance, and cloud migration efforts. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Azure administration, cloud architecture, cloud security, hybrid infrastructure, and enterprise networking., * Design, implement, and support enterprise cloud infrastructure solutions utilizing Microsoft Azure.

• Lead technical architecture discussions involving cloud security, compliance, privacy, governance, and infrastructure modernization.
• Develop cloud architecture standards, best practices, and technical recommendations.
• Support migration of on-premises applications, systems, and services into Azure cloud environments.
• Design and support highly available, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and make recommendations for future adoption.
• Administer and support Azure platform services and cloud infrastructure resources.
• Manage Azure resource groups, networking, compute, storage, monitoring, and security services.
• Support enterprise infrastructure operations across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Monitor system performance, availability, security, and operational health.
• Lead cloud security initiatives and support enterprise compliance requirements.
• Manage cloud firewalls, network security controls, Key Vault, identity management, and access controls.
• Support disaster recovery, business continuity, backup, and resiliency initiatives.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineering and architecture teams.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, security, and application teams.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud technologies.
• Extensive experience supporting:
• Azure Security Services
• Firewalls
• Key Vault
• Service Bus
• Azure Site Recovery (ASR)
• Azure Networking
• Operational Monitoring Services (OMS)
• Blob Storage
• Resource Groups
• Network Security Groups (NSGs)
• Application Insights
• SQL Server and Azure SQL Database
• Load Balancers
• 5+ years of AWS cloud platform experience, including cloud administration, cloud architecture, resource allocation and optimization, security, and network connectivity.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, networking, security, and enterprise operations.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading migrations from on-premises environments to cloud-based solutions.
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience with enterprise cloud transformation and modernization initiatives.
• Experience developing cloud governance, security, and operational standards.

One or more of the following Microsoft certifications:

• Microsoft Azure Certifications
• Azure Administrator Associate
• Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
• Identity and Access Administrator Associate
• Security Operations Analyst Associate
• Azure Security Administrator Associate

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.