Azure Cloud Architect

Azure Cloud Architect

Location:

Remote, Prefer Durham NC

Remote (y/n): yes

Duration: 6+ months

We are seeking an experienced Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to lead the configuration of a new landing zone following Microsoft's Cloud Adoption Framework and best practices.

• Design and implement a secure, scalable, and highly available landing zone architecture on Microsoft Azure
• Configure the core Azure infrastructure components following the Azure landing zone conceptual architecture
• Implement networking topology including hub/spoke network, Azure Virtual WAN, network security groups, Azure Firewall, etc.
• Set up identity and access management using Azure Active Directory, role based access control, and Azure AD Privileged Identity Management
• Provision core management services like Azure Policy, Azure Blueprints, Azure Security Center, Azure Monitor, etc.
• Automate infrastructure deployment using Infrastructure as Code
• Implement Dev Ops practices like infrastructure CI/CD pipelines
• Ensure security, governance, and compliance by applying Azure policies and security baselines
• Provide documentation and knowledge transfer to the operations team

• 5+ years of experience as a cloud engineer/architect working with Microsoft Azure
• Deep understanding of Azure services, security, and networking
• Hands on experience designing and implementing Azure landing zones
• Proficiency in infrastructure as code tools
• Experience with Azure Dev Ops and CI/CD best practices
• Strong scripting skills in Power Shell, Bash, or Python
• Knowledge of security best practices, compliance standards (NIST, CIS, etc.)
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and documentation abilities

• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification
• Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures
• Familiarity with containers and Kubernetes on Azure (AKS)
• Knowledge of Azure Sentinel, Azure Purview, or other advanced Azure services

Join our team and be part of building robust and secure cloud solutions on Azure.