Azure Cloud Infrastructure Architect Offline

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Infrastructure Architect to lead the design, deployment, and optimization of enterprise-grade cloud environments on Microsoft Azure.

The successful candidate will be responsible for architecting secure, scalable, and cost-efficient Azure infrastructure while driving automation, governance, and modernization initiatives across hybrid and multi-cloud ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and Implementation

• Design secure, scalable, and resilient Azure infrastructure aligned with enterprise requirements.
• Deploy and manage Azure infrastructure components, including Virtual Machines, VNets, Load Balancers, and Storage Accounts.
• Automate provisioning and configuration management using Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep.
• Plan and architect hybrid/multi-cloud connectivity using ExpressRoute, VPN, and on-premises integrations.

Governance, Security, and Compliance

• Define and enforce governance, compliance, and security baselines using Azure Policy, RBAC, and Management Groups.
• Establish standardized landing zones aligned with Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well-Architected Framework.
• Implement robust identity, access, and data protection policies leveraging Azure AD, Key Vault, and Security Center.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise and regulatory standards across environments.

Performance, Monitoring, and Reliability

• Optimize system performance using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Architect for high availability, scalability, and operational excellence across workloads.
• Define and implement backup, disaster recovery (DR), and business continuity strategies using Azure Backup and Site Recovery.
• Conduct proactive capacity planning and resource optimization to manage cloud costs efficiently.

Modernization and Migration

• Lead cloud migration initiatives (IaaS, PaaS, and Database workloads) from on-premises or other environments to Azure.
• Evaluate and recommend Azure services and modernization strategies to enhance agility and reduce technical debt.
• Drive the adoption of containerization solutions where applicable.

Collaboration and Documentation

• Collaborate with DevOps teams to enable CI/CD integration and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) governance.
• Work closely with developers, security teams, and solution architects to ensure consistent delivery across environments.
• Troubleshoot incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and provide guidance on resolution and resilience improvements.

• Document architecture blueprints, technical designs, and infrastructure standards for reuse and compliance.

   

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 8+ years in IT infrastructure and 4+ years in Azure cloud architecture.
• Technical Expertise In:
• Microsoft Azure IaaS & PaaS (VMs, App Services, Azure SQL, Storage, AKS).
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, ARM, Bicep, or equivalent.
• Azure AD, Azure Security Center, Key Vault, and Defender for Cloud.
• Networking (ExpressRoute, VPN, Load Balancers, Firewalls, NSGs).
• Monitoring, Backup, and DR tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Site Recovery).

• Azure Governance, Policy, and Cost Management.

   

  Preferred Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Terraform Associate or equivalent IaC certification.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional technical discussions and solution design workshops.