Azure Architect

Job Title: Onsite Azure Architect

Location: Milpitas, CA (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 12+ Years (7+ Years in Azure Cloud Architecture)
Travel: As required within the Bay Area

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Azure Architect to lead the design, implementation, optimization, and governance of enterprise-scale Azure cloud environments. The ideal candidate will work closely with client stakeholders, application teams, infrastructure teams, cybersecurity teams, and operations groups to architect scalable, secure, resilient, and cost-effective cloud solutions.

This role requires strong expertise in Azure IaaS, PaaS, networking, security, automation, DevOps, cloud migration, and modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture & Strategy

• Design end-to-end Azure cloud architectures aligned with business and technology objectives.
• Establish cloud adoption roadmaps, landing zones, governance models, and migration strategies.
• Develop reference architectures, standards, and best practices for Azure services.
• Provide technical leadership for cloud transformation initiatives.

Azure Infrastructure Design

• Architect and deploy Azure services including:
• Virtual Machines
• Virtual Networks (VNet)
• Azure Load Balancer
• Application Gateway
• Azure Firewall
• VPN Gateway
• Azure DNS
• Azure Storage
• Azure Backup
• Site Recovery
• Design highly available and disaster recovery solutions.

Cloud Migration & Modernization

• Lead migration of on-premises workloads to Azure.
• Conduct workload assessments and application modernization planning.
• Design hybrid cloud connectivity and integration architectures.
• Support datacenter consolidation and cloud transformation programs.

Security & Governance

• Implement Azure security best practices and enterprise governance standards.
• Design solutions utilizing:
• Azure Entra ID (Azure AD)
• RBAC
• Conditional Access
• MFA
• Key Vault
• Defender for Cloud
• Azure Policies
• Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements. This aligns with enterprise Azure IAM and RBAC governance practices documented internally.

DevOps & Automation

• Architect Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using:
• Terraform
• ARM/Bicep
• Azure DevOps
• GitHub Actions
• Drive CI/CD automation and cloud operational efficiency.
• Establish automated monitoring, alerting, and operational workflows.

Monitoring & Operations

• Design observability and monitoring solutions leveraging:
• Azure Monitor
• Log Analytics
• Application Insights
• Sentinel
• Support incident management, root cause analysis, and operational excellence initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

• Engage with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams.
• Present cloud strategies, architecture decisions, and transformation roadmaps.
• Act as trusted advisor to customers on Azure adoption and optimization.

Required Technical Skills

Azure Services

• Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions
• Azure Landing Zone Architecture
• Azure Networking
• Azure Storage Services
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Azure App Services
• Azure SQL & Managed Services
• Azure Functions
• Azure API Management

Security

• Azure Entra ID
• RBAC
• Key Vault
• Defender for Cloud
• Sentinel
• Identity & Access Management
• Security Compliance Frameworks

Automation & DevOps

• Terraform
• ARM Templates / Bicep
• Azure DevOps
• GitHub Actions
• PowerShell
• Python

Containers & Modern Platforms

• Docker
• Kubernetes
• AKS
• Container Registry

Monitoring

• Azure Monitor
• Log Analytics
• Application Insights
• ITSM Integration (ServiceNow preferred)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 12+ years of IT infrastructure/cloud experience.
• 7+ years of hands-on Azure architecture experience.
• Proven experience designing enterprise-scale cloud deployments.
• Strong understanding of networking, virtualization, storage, and security architectures.
• Experience leading customer-facing architecture discussions and workshops.
• Strong documentation and presentation skills.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
• TOGAF Certification (Preferred)
• ITIL Foundation Certification (Preferred)

Soft Skills

• Executive-level communication skills.
• Strong customer-facing consulting experience.
• Leadership and mentoring capability.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and collaborate across global teams.

Success Metrics

• Successful cloud migration and modernization outcomes.
• Azure platform availability and resilience.
• Security and compliance adherence.
• Cloud cost optimization and governance maturity.
• Customer satisfaction and stakeholder engagement.
• Automation adoption and operational efficiency improvements.

Preferred Client Environment Experience: Semiconductor, Manufacturing, High-Tech, SaaS, or Enterprise IT environments, particularly supporting large-scale global operations across hybrid and multi-cloud ecosystems.

“Tech Mahindra is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities.  Candidates can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the company ADA Coordinator at .”