Azure Transformation Architect

Job Title:

Azure Transformation Architect

Location:

Cincinnati, OH (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)

Employment Type:

W2 Contract

Duration: 6 months

Zip Staff is hiring an Azure Transformation Architect for our client, a global IT services and consulting firm. This senior Cloud Ops role focuses on Azure IaaS/PaaS architecture, operations and migration, with a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week onsite in Cincinnati, OH.

• Design and support Azure IaaS and PaaS environments including storage, backup, networking and DR.
• Configure and troubleshoot Application Gateway, Web Apps, CDN, Azure SQL, AD authentication and Key Vault.
• Support AKS, Service Fabric, Container Registry and Service Bus workloads.
• Evaluate migration costs, select environments and right-size VMs; integrate on-premises and cloud solutions.
• Manage service requests, incidents and changes in Service Now within a 24x7 operations environment.
• Create SOPs and work instructions for the team.

• Strong hands-on Azure architecture experience (IaaS, PaaS, Site Recovery, SSO, IAM).
• Experience with MS SQL Server, VSTS/Azure Dev Ops CI/CD pipelines, JSON/ARM templates, Visual Studio and Power Shell.
• Azure Windows server administration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Azure AI / Generative AI.
• ITIL knowledge and global client-facing experience.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.

• Health Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) + 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off.
• Referral Program.

Zip Staff connects skilled technology professionals with leading organizations across the United States, matching top talent with impactful contract and full-time opportunities.