Azure Cloud Architect

K&K Global Talent Solutions Inc.

Brisbane, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ARM (Advanced RISC Machine), Architectural Analysis, Architectural Design, Authentication, Automation, Best Practices, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cost Control, Data Recovery, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Enterprise Architecture, Expense Analysis, Git, Hybrid Cloud, Identity Data Management, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Linux Operating System, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Network Architecture/Engineering, Operating Systems, Platform as a Service (PaaS), Release Management/Engineering, Resource Management, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software as a Service (SaaS), Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), VMWare, Virtualization, Windows PowerShell
LOCATION
Brisbane, CA
POSTED
3 days ago

Job Title - Azure Cloud Architect
Experience - 8+ years
Location - Brisbane, CA
Hire Type - Fulltime (Onsite)

Must Have Technical/Functional Skill

  • Assess current Azure architecture and identify gaps in scalability, security, and cost optimization.
  • Redesign existing deployments to align with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework and best practices.
  • Microsoft Azure Cloud Services
    • Deep understanding of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings for enterprise architecture including Azure Networking.
  • Azure DevOps
    • Expertise in CI/CD pipeline design, release management, and automation.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
    • Proficiency in Terraform and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates for automated deployments.
  • Backup:
    • Azure Backup & Disaster Recovery or any other relevant Backup Technologies
  • Azure Monitoring & Governance
    • Using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Microsoft Sentinel for proactive monitoring and compliance.
  • Version Control & Collaboration
    • Strong knowledge of Git for source control and integration with DevOps workflows.
  • Virtualization Technologies
    • Experience with VMware for hybrid cloud and migration scenarios.
  • Operating Systems
    • Skilled in managing Windows and Linux workloads in Azure environments and supporting enterprise level changes.
    • Automation & Scripting
    • Expertise in PowerShell, Azure CLI, and automation tools for operational efficiency.
  • Security & Identity Management
    • Implementing Azure AD, RBAC, Conditional Access, and governance policies.
    • Experience in Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) for identity and access management in hybrid environments.
    • Experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) for cloud identity, authentication, and authorization.
  • Containerization and Orchestration (Additional)
    • Knowledge of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for container orchestration and scaling workloads.
    • Knowledge of Docker for containerization of applications and microservices.
    • FinOps:
    • Implement cost optimization strategies across Azure services using Azure Cost Management and Advisor.
    • Monitor and analyze cloud spending to identify savings opportunities and eliminate waste.
    • Design architectures that balance performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.

About the Company

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K&K Global Talent Solutions Inc.