Enterprise Architect - Cloud Infrastructure

Enterprise Architect - Azure Cloud

Responsibilities:

• Understand and address customer's IT and business requirements by designing and implementing tailored solutions.


• Utilize IaaS, PaaS, DevOps, and IaC to develop solutions for our organization and clients.


• Cultivate strong client relationships to promote continuous cloud adoption and maturity.


• Lead or contribute to technical design sessions and prepare necessary documentation.


• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates for automated provisioning and management of Azure resources.


• Translate business needs into technological solutions.


• Collaborate with Project Managers to manage client expectations and communications.


• Lead successful projects with a focus on Customer Success and desired business outcomes.


• Mentor others in Azure architecture and IaC.


• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.


• Engage with new technologies and products, often pioneering their design and implementation.


• Perform hands-on implementation work for our organization and clients.

Requirements:

• Design and implement advanced functions within Azure and other cloud platforms, with a focus on security, scalability, and compliance.


• Strong understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, or ARM templates.


• In-depth knowledge of Azure services, including PaaS offerings.


• Expertise in designing and implementing networking solutions within Azure and Amazon VPC, including virtual networks, subnets, and network security groups.


• Experience with cloud-specific networking services.


• Plan, design, and implement LANs and WANs.


• Collaborate with teams to ensure resilience, security, and optimal performance of Azure infrastructure.


• Drive architecture discussions on cloud security, privacy, and compliance.


• Ensure best practices for securing cloud environments.


• Proficiency in IAM, firewalls, VPNs, and IPS.


• Understand DevOps practices and integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.


• Proficiency in writing code (e.g., Python, Terraform, PowerShell) for automation.


• Application modernization via containerization, automatic scaling, and load balancing.


• Familiarity with Enterprise AI implementations.


• Holistic understanding of various enterprise infrastructure components.


• Engage specialists to complete deliverables while maintaining alignment with the overall Strategic Architecture and Design.


• Bridge technical knowledge with mature business discussions.


• Develop implementation plans based on business requirements and IT strategies.


• Analyze problems, propose creative solutions, and implement them efficiently.


• Strong project management alignment.


• Demonstrate proactive monitoring and risk mitigation.


• Prioritize customer needs and business outcomes.


• Support sales pursuits and client relationships.


• Align solutions with client's business goals.


• Deliver technical content aligned with business goals.


• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable recommendations.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.


• Explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• Minimum 10 years of IT experience with hands-on experience relevant to the role.


• 3-5 years of experience with cloud-based technologies (Azure preferred, AWS, Google Cloud Platform) specializing in enterprise workloads.


• 5 years of experience in solution design and technical leadership on enterprise engagements.