Overview
Remote
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
Azure
Kubernetes
CI/CD pipelines
PowerShell
Job Details
One of our premier clients is looking for an Azure Enterprise Architect (REMOTE) for a contract position. If interested, please submit your resume ASAP indicating (1) current location (2) desired hourly rate, W2 or 1099? (3) Your email address.
Responsibilities:
- The Enterprise Architect will work across Application Development, Service Delivery and Infrastructure to identify, research, discuss, design, and implement key enterprise architecture standards.
- Research, design, document, build, and pilot prioritized topics for standards and work with the application development management to prioritize efforts.
- Work closely with Development, Infrastructure, and Service Delivery teams and lead key enterprise architectural design projects as necessary.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- 5 8 years experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade solutions on Microsoft Azure
- Strong grasp of cloud-native architecture, hybrid cloud strategies, and infrastructure-as-code.
- Deep knowledge of Azure Compute, Networking, Storage, Database, and Identity services.
- Experience with Azure Resource Manager, Azure Policy, Azure Monitor, and Azure Security Center.
- Strong hands-on experience with Azure SQL Managed Instance and other Azure database services.
- Familiarity with Azure Kubernetes Service and containerization (Docker, Helm, etc.)
- Proven ability to lead cloud strategy and roadmap discussions with enterprise stakeholders.
- Understanding of cloud governance, cost management, and security best practices.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, preferably using Azure DevOps or GitHub actions.
- Competent with PowerShell, Bicep, and Terraform for Azure automation and provisioning.
- Strong grasp of Zero Trust Architecture, RBAC, Azure AD, and regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO, SOC 2, NIST).
- Ability to design and review secure architectures at scale.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including developers, security, and business leaders.
- Recognized relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert and/or Cybersecurity Architect Expert highly desired.
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