Azure Cloud Solutions Architect

Seeking an experienced Senior Azure Cloud Solutions Architect to lead enterprise cloud architecture initiatives, cloud modernization, and secure Azure adoption. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing scalable, secure, and high-performing Azure cloud solutions while establishing cloud governance, enterprise standards, and reusable architectural patterns., * Design and implement enterprise Azure cloud architectures.

• Develop secure, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions.
• Lead Azure cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
• Design Azure networking architecture and security best practices.
• Develop Azure governance models, standards, and reference architectures.
• Support enterprise Architecture Review Board (ARB) activities.
• Identify cloud security and technical risks and recommend improvements.
• Develop reusable cloud architecture patterns and building blocks.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform or similar tools.
• Automate cloud deployment and management using Python, JavaScript, or Terraform.
• Implement Azure DevSecOps pipelines and deployment automation.
• Align cloud solutions with business objectives and enterprise architecture standards.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, development, and business teams.
• Produce architecture documentation, technical standards, and implementation guidance.
• Mentor technical teams on Azure cloud best practices.

Required Skills:

• Azure Cloud Architecture
• Azure Cloud Security
• Azure Networking
• Azure Deployment Models
• Azure Governance
• Azure Reference Architecture
• Azure DevSecOps
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Terraform
• Cloud Migration
• Enterprise Architecture
• Cloud Strategy
• Azure Resource Management
• SaaS
• PaaS
• IaaS
• Python or JavaScript Scripting
• Cloud Automation
• Technical Leadership
• Solution Architecture

Preferred Skills:

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification
• Enterprise Cloud Modernization
• Architecture Review Board (ARB)
• DevSecOps Automation
• Cloud Security Best Practices
• Infrastructure Optimization
• Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Data Center Services (DCS)
• Cloud Governance Frameworks

The architect will provide technical leadership for cloud transformation initiatives, support architecture review activities, implement DevSecOps best practices, and align cloud technologies with business objectives. Candidates must possess strong expertise in Azure architecture, security, networking, infrastructure automation, and cloud strategy., * Minimum 14 years of IT experience.

• Extensive experience designing and implementing Azure cloud architectures.
• Experience implementing Azure cloud deployment models and workloads.
• Strong expertise in Azure cloud security architecture.
• Experience designing secure Azure networking solutions.
• Experience defining Azure cloud strategy, governance, standards, and reference architectures.
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Experience with Azure DevSecOps implementation.
• Experience writing automation scripts using Python, Terraform, or JavaScript.
• Strong ability to translate business requirements into technical cloud solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least one active cloud certification is required (Azure Solutions Architect Expert preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
• Experience implementing enterprise cloud modernization projects.
• Experience with Texas DIR Data Center Services (DCS).
• Experience supporting enterprise Architecture Review Boards.
• Experience developing reusable enterprise architecture standards and patterns.

Deliverables:

• Azure Cloud Architecture Designs
• Cloud Migration Strategies
• Cloud Security Architecture
• Azure Governance Frameworks
• Infrastructure as Code Templates
• DevSecOps Pipelines
• Enterprise Architecture Standards
• Reference Architectures
• Technical Documentation
• Security Assessment Reports
• Architecture Review Documentation
• Cloud Automation Scripts
• Cloud Strategy Roadmaps

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.