Azure Cloud Architect

Responsibilities:
* Cloud Strategy:
* Develop and implement a comprehensive cloud strategy aligned with business objectives.
* Evaluate and recommend cloud solutions to optimize cost, performance, and security.
* Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
* Infrastructure Design and Architecture:
* Design and architect scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure solutions on Azure.
* Define and implement cloud governance policies and standards.
* Oversee the migration of on-premises workloads to Azure.
* Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance and cost-efficiency.
* Security and Compliance:
* Implement robust security measures to protect cloud environments.
* Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
* Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans.
* Automation and DevOps:
* Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using Azure DevOps and PowerShell.
* Implement CI/CD pipelines for efficient application deployment.
* Foster a DevOps culture and collaborate with development teams.
* Team Leadership:
* Mentor and guide junior team members.
* Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
Qualifications:
* 13+ years of experience in IT, with a strong focus on cloud computing.
* Proven experience in designing and implementing Azure solutions.
* Deep understanding of Azure services, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
* Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance standards.
* Experience with infrastructure automation tools like Azure DevOps and PowerShell.
* Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) preferred.