C2C – Azure Architect

Role:
Azure Architect

Location:
Omaha, NE (Onsite)

Duration: 6 months

• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code using Bicep, ARM Templates, Power Shell, and Azure CLI for automated deployments.
• Skilled in building secure, scalable network architectures and implementing Azure Front Door and Application Gateway for traffic management and security.
• Hands‑on experience with Azure Dev Ops for CI/CD pipeline automation, testing, and application deployment.
• Strong background in modernizing workloads using Azure PaaS services, API Management, and event‑driven architectures.
• Hands‑on knowledge of Azure Front Door.
• Extensive knowledge of Azure governance, policy management, and Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) for Landing Zone design.
• Preferred certifications:
  Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ‑305) or Dev Ops Engineer Expert (AZ‑400).

• Strategy Planning:
  Develop cloud adoption roadmaps, define Azure strategy and align solutions with business objectives.
• Design Architecture:
  Create secure, resilient, scalable Azure solutions (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) including networking, identity (Azure AD / Entra ) and governance.
• Implementation Oversight:
  Guide technical execution, manage project life cycles and ensure adherence to standards.
• Security Compliance:
  Implement security protocols, manage identity and ensure adherence to industry standards.
• Cost Performance Optimization:
  Monitor resources and optimize for cost‑efficiency and tune performance.
• Migration Modernization:
  Develop strategies for moving on‑premises systems to Azure.
• Technical Leadership:
  Mentor teams, provide technical direction and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Documentation:
  Create and maintain architecture designs, operational procedures and technical documentation.
• Stay Current:
  Keep abreast of new Azure services, trends and best practices.

• Microsoft Azure Services (VMs, Storage, Networking, Databases, etc.)
• Security (Azure Security Center, Microsoft Entra )
• Dev Ops Automation (IaC, ARM, Terraform, Power Shell, Bash, Bicep)
• Networking, Connectivity, Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Project Management

Experience

Required:

8-10

Education:
At least a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Software/Electronics Engineering, Information Systems, or closely related field is required.