Job Title: Azure Architect
Location: Milpitas, CA (Onsite)
Experience: 12+ Years (7+ Years in Azure Cloud Architecture)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Azure Architect to lead the design, implementation, optimization, and governance of enterprise-scale Azure cloud environments. The ideal candidate will work closely with client stakeholders, application teams, infrastructure teams, cybersecurity teams, and operations groups to architect scalable, secure, resilient, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
This role requires strong expertise in Azure IaaS, PaaS, networking, security, automation, DevOps, cloud migration, and modernization initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
12+ years of IT infrastructure/cloud experience.
7+ years of hands-on Azure architecture experience.
Proven experience designing enterprise-scale cloud deployments.
Strong understanding of networking, virtualization, storage, and security architectures.
Experience leading customer-facing architecture discussions and workshops.
Strong documentation and presentation skills.
Preferred Certifications
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
TOGAF Certification (Preferred)
ITIL Foundation Certification (Preferred)
Preferred Client Environment Experience: Semiconductor, Manufacturing, High-Tech, SaaS, or Enterprise IT environments, particularly supporting large-scale global operations across hybrid and multi-cloud ecosystems.