Azure Cloud Architect

Our client, a IT Services and Consulting company, is looking for a Azure Cloud Architect for their Addison, TX/Hybrid location.
 
Responsibilities:

• Configure Azure Infrastructure services, including Azure Active Directory, Application Gateways, Azure DNS, Storage Accounts, Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, Monitor, Log Analytics, and Cost Management.
• Utilize Terraform, PowerShell, and Python scripts for Azure DevOps Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Configure DevOps deployments using Jenkins, Terraform, and GitHub for CI/CD.
• Work with microservices, specifically Azure Container Services (ACS) and Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS).
• Automate processes using Azure CLI, Azure CloudShell, PowerShell, and Terraform.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Red Hat OpenShift to streamline software delivery.
• Work with Azure Native services, including Azure App Services, Functions, AKS, ML AI services, Azure SQL, Storage, vNet Hub and Spoke models, Key Vault, Security Groups, DataLake, and EventHub.
• Work with stakeholders to discuss and sign off on ARR design documents.

 
Requirements:

• Source 10+ years Azure Cloud Architects with strong Azure Infrastructure, AKS, Terraform, PowerShell, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD expertise. Prior experience designing enterprise Azure landing zones and cloud modernization for large organizations is highly preferred.
• Reject candidates lacking hands-on Azure architecture experience, AKS/Terraform expertise, or recent enterprise cloud leadership.
• 10+ years overall IT experience
• 8-10+ years working with Microsoft Azure
• 5+ years architecting enterprise cloud platforms
• Experience leading cloud migration and modernization initiatives

Top 3 skills

• Azure Cloud
• DevOps IaC
• ACS and AKS
• Hands-on infrastructure experience years in a technical leadership role.
• Networking (CDN, SD Wan, Load Balancing, WAF, etc.)
• Systems Administration (Windows, Linux, Active Directory, SCCM, etc.)
• Virtualization Technologies (VMWare, Hyper-V, etc.)
• 18.00 Years of Experience

Skills:

• Category                         Name                                                         Required          Importance
• Cloud Solutions               Azure AKS                                                      Yes                    1
• Cloud Solutions               Azure Cloud Native Security                         Yes                    1
• Skill_New                      AzureI            AC-Terraform,Powershell        Yes                   1

 
Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities