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Opening on Azure Architect - Sanjose CA - Onsite
Note: Need a candidate who Plan and build new Azure environments from scratch (Greenfield)
Local preferred
JOB Summary:
Key Responsibilities:
Lead Azure Cloud Strategy & Design: Define and design end-to-end Azure architectures including networking, security, governance, and cost optimization for a greenfield environment.
Greenfield Implementation: Plan and build new Azure environments from scratch including subscriptions, landing zones, identity, and resource hierarchy.
Architecture & Best Practices: Develop architecture blueprints, high-level and low-level designs, and ensure alignment with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF).
Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC): Drive automation of infrastructure deployments using ARM/Bicep templates, Terraform.
Required Skills & Experience:
14+ years of IT experience with at least 5 years in cloud architecture and implementation.
Proven experience architecting Azure environments from scratch (greenfield) including landing zones, subscriptions, governance, and security.
Strong knowledge of Azure core services:
Networking (VNets, ExpressRoute, Application Gateway, Load Balancers)
Identity & Access Management (Azure AD, Conditional Access, RBAC)
Security & Governance (Azure Policy, Blueprints, Defender for Cloud)
Storage & Compute (VMs, Scale Sets, App Services, AKS)
Expertise with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC): ARM, Bicep, Terraform, or similar.
Familiarity with DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps).
Strong understanding of hybrid cloud integration, on-premises to Azure connectivity, and security best practices.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (preferred).