Azure Cloud Architect

Key Skills: Azure Architecture | Azure Security | Azure Networking | Azure Migrate | Azure Site Recovery | AKS/Kubernetes | Azure Lighthouse | Azure Firewall & WAF | Application Gateway | DDoS Protection | Azure Monitor & Logging | SSL/TLS Certificates | Cost Optimization & FinOps | Reserved Instances & Savings Plans | Cloud Automation & AI

Responsibilities

• Design secure, scalable, highly available Azure cloud and hybrid architectures.
• Lead Azure migration and modernization using Azure Migrate and Site Recovery.
• Architect Azure networking and security, including VNet, Firewall, WAF, Application Gateway and DDoS Protection.
• Design and manage AKS/Kubernetes platforms and containerized workloads.
• Implement Azure Lighthouse for secure multi-tenant management and governance.
• Configure Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, alerts and centralized logging.
• Manage SSL/TLS certificates and secure application connectivity.
• Drive Azure cost optimization and FinOps, including rightsizing, Reservations and Savings Plans.
• Develop cloud automation using Azure-native tools, scripting and Infrastructure as Code.
• Evaluate AI and automation opportunities to improve cloud operations and efficiency.
• Provide architecture guidance, technical leadership and best practices for enterprise cloud transformation.