Cloud / Azure Architect

Job Title: Cloud / Azure Architect
Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid)
Can do Only W2, No C2C

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Cloud / Azure Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud technologies and a proven track record of delivering enterprise-scale cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing cloud migration strategies, architecting cloud-native solutions, implementing governance frameworks, and driving cloud adoption across the organization. This role requires extensive hands-on Azure experience, infrastructure automation expertise, and the ability to lead technical teams while collaborating with business and technology stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement highly available, scalable, secure, and high-performing Azure cloud platforms.
• Develop and execute cloud migration and cloud adoption roadmaps.
• Architect cloud-native and hybrid cloud solutions for medium to large enterprises.
• Mentor engineering and development teams on Azure best practices and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, development teams, operations teams, security teams, and enterprise architects.
• Define and manage cloud project technical milestones and CAPEX/OPEX cost models.
• Design and implement cloud governance strategies and operational standards.
• Partner with Information Security teams to implement cloud security best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for cloud infrastructure and operational excellence.
• Establish cloud architecture standards, frameworks, and best practices across the organization.
• Lead infrastructure modernization and application migration initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural oversight throughout project lifecycles.

Required Skills:

• 10+ years of overall IT experience as a Senior/Lead Engineer.
• 7+ years of Azure Engineering/Architecture experience.
• 5+ years of experience architecting, designing, and implementing cloud-native and cloud-based solutions.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure Cloud Services.
• Experience designing cloud migration strategies and cloud transformation roadmaps.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
• Platform as a Service (PaaS)
• Software as a Service (SaaS)
• Virtualization Technologies
• Cloud Networking Principles
• Hands-on experience with:
• Azure Architecture
• Azure Governance
• Cloud Security
• Multi-Tenant Solutions
• Cloud-Native Deployments
• Experience migrating on-premises applications to cloud environments.
• Strong expertise with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools:
• Terraform
• Ansible
• Chef
• Experience with:
• DNS
• NTP
• Active Directory (AD)
• ADFS
• Group Policy
• Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
• Logging Services
• Web Proxies
• Strong understanding of cloud cost optimization and cloud operations.
• Experience supporting development teams in enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks:
• PCI
• SOX
• ISO
• HIPAA
• PII
• Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in:
• Computer Science
• Management Information Systems
• Information Technology
• Related Technical Discipline

Best Regards:

Lucy Rose
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