Azure Cloud Architect

Title: Azure Cloud Architect
Location: Houston,TX (Hybrid model)
long term C2C

The candidates needs to be hands-on and Azure Enterprise architects with good communication skills.

Job Description:

We are seeking a talented Azure Enterprise Architect who will act as the linchpin of organization's cloud and networking initiatives. This role involves designing and implementing state-of-the-art solutions that align with company objectives and customer needs. This position is crucial for driving innovation and operational excellence. The ideal candidate would bring cloud infrastructure and networking expertise to the team, define specifications, manage roadmaps, ensure resilient, secure, and reliable infrastructure to support global connectivity, micro segmentation with zero trust network architecture, and multiple application deployment needs with a DevOps model including container orchestration. A hands-on approach guiding development, experiences, and testing the product should be taken. You will ensure strategic direction and effective detailed plans are in place from architecture to operations to go-to-market. You can concisely communicate complex concepts, operate in a regulatory environment, and are passionate about delivering high quality product experiences in an integration first design. The scope of this role includes integrations with major cloud providers, SaaS, and hardware devices. The role would be to work with all architecture team members and software development teams deploying applications into the cloud.

Skill set requirement:

Minimum of 8+ years' experience in cloud architecture, with proficiency in Azure.

Hands on experience in implementing Infrastructure as code (IAC) for Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) by using Terraform.

In-depth understanding of Disaster recovery planning, Landing Zone, Kubernetes and Cloud Security.

Experience in infrastructure management, provisions and maintenance through terraform.

Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Certified Solutions Architect. etc.).

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.