Azure Cloud Architect

We are seeking an experienced
Cloud Architect
with deep expertise in
Microsoft Azure
to design, implement, and govern enterprise-scale cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Azure Landing Zones, networking, security, governance, cloud migrations, disaster recovery, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Bicep).
Key Responsibilities:
Design and implement Azure Landing Zones aligned with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well-Architected Framework.
Architect secure cloud solutions across Azure Networking, Entra ID, Azure Policy, Management Groups, and Security Services.
Lead large-scale on premises to Azure migration and modernization initiatives.
Design hub-and-spoke, Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, VPN, Azure Firewall, NSGs, Private Endpoints, and DNS architectures.
Implement governance, security, and compliance controls using Azure Policy, Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, RBAC, and PIM.
Define Business Continuity, Backup, and Disaster Recovery strategies with Azure Site Recovery and Azure Backup.
Drive Infrastructure as Code adoption using Terraform/Bicep, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions.
Develop monitoring and observability solutions using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
Collaborate with stakeholders, architecture review boards, vendors, and delivery teams while mentoring engineers.
Required Skills:
10+ years of Infrastructure Engineering/Architecture experience with 5+ years in Azure Architecture.
Strong expertise in Azure Networking, Entra ID, Governance, Security, and Landing Zones.
Hands-on experience with Terraform and/or Bicep, PowerShell, and Azure CLI.
Experience with DR, HA, Backup Strategy, and Enterprise Cloud Operations.
Knowledge of AWS services including VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, EC2, S3, IAM, and Route 53.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Certifications:
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) – Required
Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
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