Azure Solution Architect

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Azure Architect
cloud infrastructure standards
IaC
cloud governance policies
ARB
Terraform
Ansible
Packer
Open Policy Agent
Azure Automation
Landing Zone
AKS
Azure Kubernetes Service
IaaS
PaaS
Cloud Identity Access Management
IAM
Azure networking components
Azure Solutions Architect
Azure services
App Services
AAD
VNets
Azure Landing Zone Architecture
cloud infrastructure
Azure Resource Manager
ARM
Azure Policy
Azure Security Center
Azure networking
PowerShell
Azure CLI
ARM templates
Azure DevOps
CI/CD

Job Details

Role: Azure Solutions Architect 

Location: REMOTE

Duration: Long-Term 

Cloud Architect Job Description: -

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications:

The Senior Azure Cloud Solutions Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform.

Lead the design of scalable, secure Azure solutions for enterprise workloads

Hands-on experience deploying Azure services: App Services, AKS, AAD, VNets, etc.

Drive modernization, governance, and automation initiatives across teams

Partner with stakeholders to align architecture with business goals

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in a Computer Science or related IT field

Minimum (12) years of experience in cloud architecture and design, focusing on Azure.

Strong knowledge of IaaS, PaaS, and cloud security best practices.

Experience with network design and implementation in cloud environments.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.

Ability to design and implement secure access controls, encryption mechanisms, and data protection strategies.

  • Design, implement, and maintain the Azure Landing Zone Architecture to meet the organization's requirements.
  • Manage and monitor Azure resources, including virtual networks, storage accounts, and security solutions within the Landing Zone.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and address their cloud infrastructure needs.
  • Ensure compliance with security and governance policies within the Azure environment.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the Azure Landing Zone Infrastructure.
  • Implement best practices for cost management and optimization within the Azure environment.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to teams utilizing the Azure Landing Zone.

Requirements:

Proven experience in designing and implementing Azure Landing Zone Architecture.

In-depth knowledge of Azure services, including Azure Resource Manager, Azure Policy, and Azure Security Center.

Familiarity with cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.

Strong understanding of networking concepts and experience with Azure networking services.

Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or other relevant tools.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Azure Architect with massive landing zone Implementation experience required.

Azure certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.

Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or ARM templates.

Knowledge of Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployment.

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