Sr. Azure Cloud Architect (Strong Healthcare Background)

Title: Sr. Azure Cloud Architect(Strong Healthcare Background)
Location: Dallas, TX (Remote)
Job Type: Remote

Job Description:

Seeking an experienced Cloud Platform Engineer to join our growing cloud infrastructure team. You will help build, operate, and improve our secure, scalable Azure-based platform that supports HIPAA and SOC 2 compliance. Collaborating with senior engineers and architects, you'll develop your expertise in cloud infrastructure while directly contributing to our mission to make excellent, affordable care more accessible to everyone.

You will collaborate with a talented team of cloud engineers and architects, championing operational excellence and delivering highly available, HIPAA- and SOC-compliant infrastructure. Working closely with security, application development, and business teams, you will help build robust, enterprise-grade platforms that empower innovation, agility, and growth.

Looking for cloud expert with deep Microsoft Azure expertise, a strong record of contributing to high-performing teams, and a passion for building scalable infrastructure in dynamic, fast-paced enterprise environments.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and highly available Azure cloud infrastructure to support healthcare solutions.
• Collaborate with cloud architects, engineers, application developers, and InfoSec teams to deliver enterprise-grade cloud platforms that meet HIPAA, SOC 2, and other regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (TaC) using tools such as Terraform to automate provisioning, configuration, and deployment of Azure resources.
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to support agile software development and rapid release cycles.
• Ensure robust monitoring, observability, and alerting for production systems; proactively address incidents and contribute to incident response.
• Participate in cost optimization efforts by monitoring resource usage and recommending efficiencies for cloud spend. Contribute to disaster recovery planning, business continuity, and uptime strategies for critical healthcare applications.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure, deployments, and operational procedures.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings with product, engineering, and compliance teams to ensure infrastructure aligns with business and regulatory goals.
• Collaborate with peers and senior engineers to support a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 12+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, systems administration, or DevOps roles.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (experience with AWS or Google Cloud Platform is a plus).
• Experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based infrastructure at scale.
• Practical experience configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
• Proven experience in a regulated environment, ideally in the healthcare sector with HIPAA and/or SOC compliance requirements.
• Hands-on exposure to security best practices for cloud environments, including identity and access management, encryption, and monitoring/logging
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Must have skills:

• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), especially Terraform, to automate Azure resources.
• Experience managing Azure App Services, networking, and storage solutions.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Azure Kubernetes Service) is a plus.
• Relevant Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator) are a plus.