Cloud Architect (Azure )

  • Chicago, IL
  • Posted 10 hours ago | Updated 10 hours ago

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Able to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Cloud Architecture
Terraform
Microsoft Azure
Cloud Computing
WAF
Virtual Private Network

Job Details

  • Minimum 12+ years of overall IT experience with at least 5+ years dedicated to Azure Cloud Architecture.

  • Architect and implement scalable and secure cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure for enterprise environments.

  • Strong hands-on expertise in Azure Networking (VNETs, Subnets, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, Load Balancers, WAF, Firewalls, DNS, Routing).

  • Deep experience using Terraform to build, automate, and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) deployments in Azure.

  • Solid understanding of Cloud Computing principles including Compute, Storage, Identity, Security, and Monitoring.

  • Proven experience designing and implementing Azure Landing Zones, governance policies, and cloud security best practices.

  • Hands-on working knowledge of AKS, App Services, Function Apps, API Gateway, and additional PaaS/IaaS services.

  • Experience leading cloud migration and modernization projects across distributed teams.

  • Skilled in cost optimization, performance tuning, capacity planning, and workload right-sizing in Azure.

  • Ability to lead architecture discussions and collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Application teams.

  • Excellent communication skills with ability to document and present architecture solutions to stakeholders.

  • Mandatory Certification: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305 / AZ-303 / AZ-304) must be active or latest equivalent.

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