We seek a highly experienced Senior Azure Architect to join our cloud infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will have extensive Azure administration and infrastructure management knowledge and a proven track record of maintaining high-performance cloud environments.
Design, architect, and implement secure, scalable, and resilient Azure cloud infrastructure solutions to meet business and technical requirements;
Lead the deployment and optimization of cloud infrastructure, including virtual machines, networking, storage, databases, and other Azure services, ensuring best practices for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency;
Develop Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform for automating the provisioning and management of Azure resources;
Stay up-to-date on the latest Azure services and technologies and provide recommendations for adoption based on business needs and evolving industry trends;
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on Azure infrastructure, advising leadership and stakeholders on technical decisions and strategic initiatives;
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate generative AI solutions into existing workflow systems;
Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical architectures and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
12+ years of work experience in IT, with a strong focus on cloud technologies
Extensive experience with Azure Administration and Infrastructure Management
Deep understanding of Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, and security
Proven ability to handle and mitigate downtimes, particularly those related to security tools like CrowdStrike
Strong skills in performance monitoring, reporting, and establishing baseline metrics
Experience with automation and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM templates)
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Extended experience in cloud infrastructure architecture, specifically with Azure (Azure certifications are preferred);
Expertise in designing and implementing Azure infrastructure solutions, including compute (VMs, containers), storage, networking, and database services;
Deep understanding of Azure networking concepts such as virtual networks (VNETs), subnets, load balancing, DNS, etc.;
Strong proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform for automated infrastructure deployment and management;
Experience with identity management solutions, including Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and hybrid identity;
Solid understanding of backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions in Azure, including Azure Site Recovery and Backup;
Experience with monitoring and alerting tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights for maintaining operational visibility;
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement solutions effectively;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders;
Proven ability to lead cloud migration projects, design scalable cloud architectures, and optimize infrastructure for performance and cost;
Familiarity with CI/CD solutions in the context of MLOps and LLMOps, including automation with IaC (preferred);
Experience deploying ML models using Azure DevOps, Databricks, and third-party MLOps platforms (preferred).
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert