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# Azure Architect (Architecture Review Board)

- **Company:** SM Global IT LLC
- **Location:** New York, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Continuous Integration, Cloud Platform System, HybridCloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Bicep, Hardware Infrastructure, Cloud Optimization, Terraform
- **Published:** September 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/bf9c58db-160d-4e51-9f35-2e2c7ff208a6

## About the Role

* The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience designing and governing enterprise cloud environments, with expertise in Cloud Governance, Architecture Review Board (ARB) leadership, Hybrid Cloud, Cloud Security, FinOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD., * 7 9 years of Azure Cloud Architecture experience.
 * Strong Enterprise Architecture and enterprise-level solution design experience.
 * Hands-on experience with Cloud Governance.
 * Proven experience with Architecture Review Board (ARB) leadership.
 * Strong experience designing and supporting Hybrid Cloud environments.
 * Strong understanding of Cloud Security and enterprise security architecture.
 * Experience with FinOps / Cloud Cost Optimization.
 * Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
 * Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
 * Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
 * Experience working in enterprise environments.

## Description

* Seeking a Senior Cloud Architect with 7 9 years of Azure Cloud Architecture and Enterprise Architecture experience., * Design and govern enterprise-scale Azure cloud architectures and solution designs.
 * Lead and participate in Architecture Review Board (ARB) activities, ensuring solutions align with enterprise architecture standards.
 * Establish and maintain cloud governance frameworks, architecture standards, and best practices.
 * Design and support hybrid cloud environments integrating cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
 * Ensure cloud architectures meet security, compliance, scalability, availability, and performancerequirements.
 * Drive FinOps and cloud cost optimization initiatives.
 * Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, ARM, or Bicep.
 * Support and govern CI/CD pipelines across enterprise cloud environments.
 * Collaborate with engineering, security, infrastructure, business, and other stakeholders on enterprise solution design.
 * Provide technical leadership and communicate architecture decisions to senior stakeholders.