Overview
Remote
$60 - $70
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)
10% Travel
Skills
azure
Job Details
Job Description -
Azure Cloud Architect
100% remote, Must be in EST or CST Only
Must have old Linkedin with profile photo Technical video cal with pV for 30 min. He will go through phone call & then switch to video
Key Responsibilities
Lead the planning and execution of a full-scale migration from on-premises services to Azure.
Serve as the technical advisor on all things Azure Infrastructure including compute, storage, networking, identity, and security.
Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures in Azure as well as planning the migration so that it does not disrupt business as usual.
Evaluate the current on-prem stack and work with the customer to create roadmaps and migration strategies.
Build and maintain infrastructure-as-code using tools like Terraform or Azure Bicep.
Establish cloud governance, policies, and best practices.
Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and collaborate with teams focused on data strategy, engineering, and analytics.
Provide technical mentorship and support for cloud engineering teams.
Stay current on Azure updates, cloud architecture patterns, and emerging best practices.
Qualifications
Must-Have:
5+ years of experience in cloud architecture with a strong emphasis on Azure.
Proven experience with on-prem to Azure migrations in complex enterprise environments.
Strong knowledge of Azure IaaS/PaaS, virtual networks, identity and access (Azure AD), security, monitoring, and cost management.
Experience with DevOps tools and practices (CI/CD, automation, IaC).
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to operate independently in an advisory and implementation capacity.
Specific migration experience with Azure SQL and MS SQL Servers Preferred:
Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate).
Background in traditional infrastructure (servers, networks, storage)
. Experience in hybrid environments. Familiarity with agile project delivery.
Experience evaluating and creating MS SQL stored procedures
Experience in setup and configuration of MS Fabric.
Integration experience between Fabric and other on-prem and Azure based service offerings
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