RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Plano, TX that is seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Microsoft Azure Architect with heavy experience in CI/CD, Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, Terraform, Azure Functions, and Azure PaaS services to join our team and ensure the resiliency, scalability, and security of our cloud infrastructure.
Summary:
The Senior Microsoft Azure Architect will lead the design, implementation, and management of the cloud infrastructure and DevOps automation frameworks. This role owns the -Ops- side of CI/CD to enable seamless, secure, and repeatable deployments for our application development teams. The Architect will establish infrastructure-as-code practices, deploy and operationalize enterprise backup and recovery solutions, and deliver performance
Duties:
* Design, implement, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform
* Ensure production environment can be consistently redeployed via Terraform with proper version control and documentation
* Architect resilient solutions leveraging Azure PaaS services including SQL Managed Instance, Function Apps, Azure Data Lake, Entra ID Domain Services, and Azure Files
* Develop high-availability and disaster recovery strategies aligned with business continuity objectives
* Build and manage CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps to automate application deployments
* Partner closely with Enterprise Architecture and Business Intelligence teams to ensure infrastructure, configuration, and deployment pipelines are streamlined and reliable
* Own the operations (Ops) layer of the DevOps model to ensure monitoring, alerting, rollback, and scaling processes are robust and well-documented
* Build and maintain performance and cost management dashboards using native Azure tools (Azure Monitor, Cost Management, Log Analytics, Power BI)
* Complete the configuration of Commvault and build the recovery playbook to support a successful recovery
REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master's preferred)
* Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect) highly desirable
* Demonstrated experience managing Microsoft Azure-based infrastructure in a leadership capacity
* Deep knowledge of Azure PaaS components including SQL MI, Function Apps, Azure Data Lake, Entra ID Domain Services, and Azure Files
* Strong experience with IaC, MFA, SSO, IAM, and DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD)
* Solid understanding of networking, identity, and security within Azure environments
* Proficiency in PowerShell, Bash, or Python scripting preferred
* Familiarity with Azure Policy and Blueprints for enforcing organization-specific requirements for compliance and governance
* Communication skills
* Planning and organization skills
* Attention to detail
* Good judgment
* Adaptability and flexibility
* High degree of professionalism
* Time management skills
* Self-motivator and team player
* Analytical thinking skills
* Ability to operate independently to assess, propose, design, implement, and oversee changes to cloud architecture
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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- Dice Id: kforcecx
- Position Id: ITWQG2159003
- Posted 12 days ago
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