Azure Cloud Architect

Job Title - Azure Cloud Architect
Experience - 8+ years
Location - Brisbane, CA 
Hire Type - Fulltime (Onsite)

Must Have Technical/Functional Skill

• Assess current Azure architecture and identify gaps in scalability, security, and cost optimization.
• Redesign existing deployments to align with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework and best practices.
• Microsoft Azure Cloud Services
  • Deep understanding of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings for enterprise architecture including Azure Networking.
• Azure DevOps
  • Expertise in CI/CD pipeline design, release management, and automation.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Proficiency in Terraform and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates for automated deployments.
• Backup:
  • Azure Backup & Disaster Recovery or any other relevant Backup Technologies
• Azure Monitoring & Governance
  • Using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Microsoft Sentinel for proactive monitoring and compliance.
• Version Control & Collaboration
  • Strong knowledge of Git for source control and integration with DevOps workflows.
• Virtualization Technologies
  • Experience with VMware for hybrid cloud and migration scenarios.
• Operating Systems
  • Skilled in managing Windows and Linux workloads in Azure environments and supporting enterprise level changes.
  • Automation & Scripting
  • Expertise in PowerShell, Azure CLI, and automation tools for operational efficiency.
• Security & Identity Management
  • Implementing Azure AD, RBAC, Conditional Access, and governance policies.
  • Experience in Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) for identity and access management in hybrid environments.
  • Experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) for cloud identity, authentication, and authorization. 
• Containerization and Orchestration (Additional)
  • Knowledge of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for container orchestration and scaling workloads.
  • Knowledge of Docker for containerization of applications and microservices.
  • FinOps:
  • Implement cost optimization strategies across Azure services using Azure Cost Management and Advisor.
  • Monitor and analyze cloud spending to identify savings opportunities and eliminate waste.
  • Design architectures that balance performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.