Azure Architect

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Azure  Architect Hybrid (3days onsite 2 days Remote)

location : NYC

1+ Year Contract (10+ yrs exp needed)

JOB SUMMARY:
Cloud Platforms & Services
Proficient with AWS, Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform), and multi-cloud environments.
Strong understanding of cloud-native services, serverless computing, and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker, ECS, GKE, EKS).
Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud interoperability and on-prem to cloud integrations. Cloud Architecture & Design
Design scalable, resilient, and secure cloud solutions that align with business needs.
Assess applications for cloud suitability and develop migration roadmaps.
Document architectural designs (Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart), governance frameworks, and implementation guides.
Implement disaster recovery (DR) and backup strategies aligned with regulatory compliance (RTO/RPO). Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation
Hands-on experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, and Pulumi for infrastructure provisioning.
Develop CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, or AWS CodePipeline.
Automate configuration management using Ansible, Chef, or Puppet. Security & Compliance
Implement cloud security best practices (IAM, VPC security, encryption, monitoring).
Knowledge of zero-trust architectures, identity & access management (IAM), and cloud security frameworks (CIS, NIST, ISO 27001).
Experience with SIEM tools (AWS Security Hub, Splunk, Chronicle Security) for security monitoring. Performance Optimization & Cost Management
Optimize cloud environments for cost efficiency using AWS Cost Explorer, Google Cloud Platform Billing, and FinOps practices.
Monitor performance and availability using CloudWatch, Stackdriver, Prometheus, Grafana.
Implement auto-scaling, caching, and load balancing strategies for cloud workloads. Networking & Cloud Connectivity
Strong understanding of VPC design, VPNs, Direct Connect, Cloud Interconnect, and hybrid networking.
Configure and optimize CDNs (CloudFront, Cloudflare, Akamai) for low-latency applications. Troubleshooting & Support
Debug and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure, networking, and service-related issues.
Use cloud-native monitoring, logging, and tracing tools (AWS CloudTrail, Google Cloud Platform Cloud Logging, OpenTelemetry) for root cause analysis. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Work closely with cross-functional teams (DevOps, security, finance, and procurement).
Translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.
Participate in technical discussions, cloud strategy planning, and decision-making processes.

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