Azure Cloud Architect - S

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-grade Azure cloud solutions leveraging Azure IaaS and PaaS services.
• Architect secure and scalable Azure networking solutions across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Develop cloud adoption and migration strategies for applications, databases, and infrastructure workloads.
• Design Azure landing zones aligned with governance, compliance, and security requirements.
• Implement networking components including VNets, Subnets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, Load Balancers, VPN Gateway, and ExpressRoute.
• Design and manage Azure IaaS environments including Virtual Machines, VM Scale Sets, Managed Disks, and Storage Accounts.
• Architect Azure PaaS solutions using Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Logic Apps, API Management, and Azure SQL Services.
• Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity strategies.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement cloud security best practices and Zero Trust architecture.
• Define infrastructure automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM Templates, and Bicep.
• Work closely with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to optimize cloud solutions.
• Conduct architecture reviews, performance assessments, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to cloud engineering teams.
• Maintain architectural documentation, standards, and best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of IT experience with at least 4+ years focused on Azure Cloud Architecture.
• Strong experience designing and implementing Azure Networking solutions.
• Extensive knowledge of Azure IaaS and PaaS services.
• Experience designing hybrid cloud and multi-region architectures.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep).
• Experience with cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Azure Networking Skills

• Azure Virtual Network (VNet)
• Network Security Groups (NSG)
• Azure Firewall
• Azure Load Balancer
• Azure Application Gateway
• Azure DNS
• Azure Bastion
• Azure Front Door
• Azure VPN Gateway
• Azure ExpressRoute
• Azure Private Link
• Azure Private Endpoint
• Route Tables (UDR)
• Virtual WAN
• Traffic Manager
• Hybrid Connectivity Solutions

Azure IaaS Skills

• Azure Virtual Machines
• VM Scale Sets
• Managed Disks
• Availability Sets and Availability Zones
• Azure Storage Accounts
• Azure Backup
• Azure Site Recovery
• Azure Monitor
• Azure Recovery Services Vault
• Windows and Linux Administration
• Infrastructure Monitoring and Performance Tuning

Azure PaaS Skills

• Azure App Services
• Azure Functions
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Azure Container Apps
• Azure Logic Apps
• Azure API Management
• Azure Service Bus
• Azure Event Grid
• Azure SQL Database
• Azure Cosmos DB
• Azure Cache for Redis
• Azure Key Vault
• Azure Data Factory

DevOps & Automation Skills

• Azure DevOps
• GitHub Actions
• CI/CD Pipeline Design
• Terraform
• ARM Templates
• Bicep
• PowerShell
• Azure CLI
• YAML Pipelines
• Infrastructure Automation

Security & Governance

• Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID)
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
• Azure Policy
• Azure Landing Zones
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Azure Sentinel
• Zero Trust Architecture
• Cloud Compliance & Governance