Azure Architect - San Diego, CA( 100% onsite

Azure Architect

We are seeking an experienced Azure Architect to lead cloud architecture optimization, cost governance, and selective Azure-to-AWS migration initiatives for enterprise-scale environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Microsoft Azure infrastructure, cloud cost optimization, hybrid networking, and cross-cloud migration strategies. This role requires strong architectural leadership, hands-on cloud engineering experience, and the ability to collaborate across infrastructure, security, Dev Ops, and AWS teams to drive scalable and cost-efficient cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Azure cloud architecture reviews and cost optimization initiatives across compute, storage, networking, databases, and observability services.
• Analyze current Azure workloads and identify opportunities for cost reduction using:
  Azure Reservations, Savings Plans, Azure Hybrid Benefit, autoscaling strategies, B-Series VMs, Spot Instances.
• Plan and govern selective workload migration from Azure to AWS to optimize total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Conduct dependency mapping, application assessments, and migration risk analysis.
• Collaborate with AWS Architects to ensure landing zone consistency, governance, and operational alignment post-migration.
• Provide recommendations for Azure licensing optimization and cloud governance best practices.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud architectures.
• Support hybrid connectivity and enterprise networking using Express Route, VNet Peering, and related technologies.
• Drive cloud modernization initiatives using Azure-native and multi-cloud solutions.
• Work closely with engineering, operations, and leadership teams to align cloud strategy with business goals.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of overall IT and cloud infrastructure experience.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Strong expertise in:
  Azure IaaS & PaaS, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure App Services, Azure SQL, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks.
• Extensive experience with:
  Azure Cost Management & Billing, Azure Advisor, Azure Migrate.
• Hands-on knowledge of cross-cloud migration tools and strategies: AWS Migration Hub, AWS MGN (Application Migration Service), Cloud Endure, Azure Migrate.
• Experience with MongoDB Atlas and Databricks cost optimization strategies.
• Strong networking expertise including:
  Express Route, VNet Peering, Hybrid Cloud Connectivity.
• Excellent understanding of cloud governance, security, scalability, and disaster recovery principles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Required Certifications

• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

Preferred Certification

• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Administrator Associate

Nice to Have

• Experience working in enterprise healthcare or regulated environments.
• Exposure to Fin Ops practices and cloud financial management.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM Templates, Bicep).
• Experience with CI/CD and Dev Ops practices in Azure and AWS.