Cloud Architect & Engineer (Azure)

About the position

The Cloud Architect & Engineer (Azure) will be responsible for assessing, designing, implementing, and providing hands-on support for scalable, high-performance cloud assets in Azure. This role involves planning and delivering legacy infrastructure transformation and migration to cloud technologies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technology roadmaps. The position requires a strong focus on security, compliance, and optimization of cloud services to drive cost-effective business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a cloud roadmap and approved cloud solutions aligned with the organization's business objectives.
• Define and oversee the architecture of cloud solutions, ensuring they meet scalability, performance, security, and compliance requirements.
• Continuously evaluate and optimize cloud services, configurations, and costs to maximize efficiency and ROI.
• Implement and oversee security best practices, access controls, and compliance measures within the cloud environment.
• Manage cloud resources using infrastructure as code and automation tools.
• Deploy and manage cloud resources using infrastructure as code and automation tools.
• Manage containerized applications using Azure Kubernetes Service or similar platforms.
• Configure cloud Virtual Networks, Subnets, Security Groups, and Network Security Groups.
• Set up and manage Azure Monitor/Insight, Log Analytics.
• Develop and implement disaster recovery and high availability strategies.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of Azure architectures, configurations, and best practices.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Azure engineers and other team members.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather requirements and provide technical guidance.

Requirements

• At least eight years of work experience supporting a medium to large Microsoft Azure enterprise within an Infrastructure department.
• Proficiency in Azure networking concepts.
• Strong knowledge of identity and access management in Azure.
• Experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines for deploying and managing applications.
• Understanding of Azure security features, encryption methods, and compliance standards.
• Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Security Engineer are a plus.
• Profound communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Amazon product knowledge, management and support.
• Knowledge of AWS services including AWS LightSail, AWS App Runner, PostgreSQL, AWS Lambda, AWS CloudWatch, etc.
• Vendor management experience is preferred.
• Experience in strategic planning, risk management and/or change management.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities