Azure Infrastructure Architect
Duration: 8 Weeks
Total Hours: 188 Hours
Location: Houston, TX – Hybrid / Onsite
Onsite Requirement: First 3 weeks, full-time onsite in Houston, TX
Engagement Type: Contract
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Architect / Consultant to lead Azure architecture workshops and develop technical runbooks for a customer environment.
The consultant will conduct an Azure Landing Zone workshop, followed by a Hyper-V Replica or Azure Site Recovery design workshop, and create a detailed implementation/runbook based on the selected disaster recovery solution.
Must-Have Skills
Microsoft Azure Landing Zone
Hyper-V Replica
Azure Site Recovery (ASR)
Azure infrastructure and architecture
Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity
Workshop facilitation and technical documentation
Runbook creation
Key Responsibilities
Conduct an Azure Landing Zone architecture and design workshop.
Assess requirements and provide Azure infrastructure recommendations.
Lead a Hyper-V Replica or Azure Site Recovery design workshop.
Design the appropriate DR/replication architecture based on customer requirements.
Develop a detailed Hyper-V Replica or ASR implementation/runbook.
Document architecture, configuration, processes, prerequisites, and operational procedures.
Work closely with customer technical teams and stakeholders.
Provide technical guidance, knowledge transfer, and best-practice recommendations.
Project Schedule
| Week | Hours |
|---|
| Week 1 | 40 |
| Week 2 | 40 |
| Week 3 | 40 |
| Week 4 | 20 |
| Week 5 | 16 |
| Week 6 | 16 |
| Week 7 | 8 |
| Week 8 | 8 |
| Total | 188 |
Important: The first three weeks require full-time onsite participation in Houston, TX. Travel expenses may be permitted as applicable. The consultant must remain within the approved 188-hour project limit;
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have strong Azure architecture and disaster recovery experience, with proven hands-on expertise in Azure Landing Zones, Hyper-V Replica, and/or Azure Site Recovery, along with the ability to conduct customer-facing workshops and produce professional technical runbooks.