Cloud Solution Architect (Infrastructure)/Cloud Migration Architect (Azure)/Cloud Network Architect (Azure)

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Solution Architect (Azure) to lead the architecture, design, and governance of enterprise-scale infrastructure solutions. This role requires deep expertise in cloud and hybrid environments, strong consulting skills, and the ability to work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and governance of enterprise infrastructure solutions
• Design on-prem, cloud (Azure/AWS/Google Cloud Platform), and hybrid architectures
• Define reference architectures, standards, and infrastructure best practices
• Develop and own High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation
• Ensure solutions meet requirements for scalability, resilience, security, and compliance
• Provide deep technical leadership across:
• Compute, Storage, and Networking (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, Load Balancers, Firewalls)
• Cloud Infrastructure (IaaS, PaaS, hybrid connectivity)
• Virtualization and container platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, Kubernetes)
• Backup, Disaster Recovery, and High Availability architectures
• Design and govern migration and modernization strategies
• Embed security-by-design principles into all infrastructure solutions
• Align architectures with industry frameworks such as NIST, CIS, ISO, SOC2, HIPAA (as applicable)
• Partner with security teams on IAM, network security, and data protection initiatives
• Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM, or CloudFormation
• Promote automation, standardization, and self-service infrastructure models
• Define operational frameworks, SLAs, and support processes
• Collaborate on ITSM, monitoring, and observability strategies

Required Skills & Expertise

• Strong experience in enterprise infrastructure architecture
• Expertise across cloud platforms: Azure (primary), AWS, and Google Cloud Platform
• Networking knowledge: VPC/VNet, VPN, ExpressRoute/Direct Connect, Firewalls, Load Balancers
• Strong background in Linux and Windows environments
• Experience with virtualization and containers: VMware, Kubernetes
• Automation/IaC tools: Terraform, Ansible, ARM, CloudFormation
• Familiarity with monitoring and ITSM tools (ServiceNow, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.)