| Job Description | Job Summary: - We are seeking an experienced Azure Core Infrastructure Architect to lead the design, implementation, and governance of Microsoft Azure-based infrastructure solutions.
- This role requires deep technical expertise across Azure IaaS and PaaS services, infrastructure automation, networking, identity, and security.
- The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, able to architect scalable, secure, and resilient cloud environments aligned with enterprise standards and business goals.
Key Responsibilities: - Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of Azure infrastructure services including compute, storage, networking, identity, and monitoring.
- Define cloud infrastructure standards, reference architectures, and reusable patterns for IaaS, PaaS, and hybrid environments.
- Partner with application, data, and security teams to align Azure solutions with business needs and compliance requirements.
- Develop Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
- Oversee implementation of Azure governance policies including RBAC, resource tagging, management groups, cost controls, and policy enforcement.
- Design and implement hybrid connectivity (VPN, ExpressRoute), network segmentation (vNETs, NSGs, Azure Firewall), and identity integrations (Azure AD, SSO, MFA).
- Lead cloud migration and modernization efforts, providing architecture guidance and performance optimization strategies.
- Define RTO/RPO strategies and design high-availability/disaster recovery architecture for critical systems.
- Ensure security best practices and zero-trust principles are applied in all designs.
- Create documentation, diagrams, and architecture artifacts that support operations and knowledge sharing.
- Collaborate with DevOps, security, and operations teams to drive automation, monitoring, and support models.
Qualifications: Required: - Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 7+ years of IT infrastructure experience with at least 3+ years in Azure architecture roles.
- Strong experience in core Azure services: vNETs, NSGs, Load Balancers, Azure AD, Azure Monitor, Azure Policy, Azure Backup, and Azure Storage.
- Proficiency in scripting and IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, PowerShell, Bicep).
- Expertise in network design and hybrid connectivity between on-prem and Azure.
- Understanding security and compliance requirements for enterprise cloud environments.
- Experience in designing HA and DR solutions in cloud-native and hybrid environments.
Preferred: - Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification (AZ-305).
- Experience with multi-cloud and interconnectivity (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud Platform).
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
- Experience with enterprise CMDB, ITSM, and automation platforms.
- Knowledge of infrastructure cost management and FinOps practices.
Soft Skills: - Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to translate technical concepts into business language.
- Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
- Excellent documentation, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Analytical mindset and problem-solving ability in complex environments.
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