Azure Infrastructure Architect

Overview

On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 30 day((s))

Skills

Azure
load balancers
Azure Monitor
Azure Architecture
vNETs
NSGs
Azure Policy

Job Details

CCS Global Tech is a rapidly growing Information Technology company with a diverse portfolio of technology products and services and a large network of industry partnerships. With over 22 years of being a successful business with a global talent pool and presence, CCS is a certified Microsoft Gold Partner and specializes in delivering expert Microsoft based solutions for technical and business needs. We have been recognized by Inc. 500 Magazine as one of the fastest growing small companies in the Unites States.
we are a Tier 1 vendor for the City and County of San Francisco for Cloud Services, Staffing Services and Training Services. For this multi-year opportunity with a diverse set of needs to address, we are currently focusing on establishing partnerships with individuals as well as companies who can help us enhance our overall service portfolio, cut lead times, and ultimately help us deliver successfully. We currently hold sizable Government accounts in the San Francisco bay area including City and County of San Francisco, San Mateo County, and Santa Clara County.
We take great pride in our global reach and local influence. Your experience alongside our highly skilled and talented internal team who guide you along the way, offers key insights into what helps you stand out in a competitive job market.
If you are a partner company, please submit resumes with contact information of your own W2 Consultants only. Submitted consultants are expected to have excellent communication skills.

Project Scope:

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.

Roles/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.

Mandatory Skills:

  • 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

Desirable Skills:

  • 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
  • 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.
  • An analytical mindset and problem-solving ability in complex environments.
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