Cloud Architect (18+ years of architect experience)

Job Title: Cloud Architect (18+ years of architect experience)

Location: Broadway ,NY (Hybrid)

We are currently seeking candidates who meet the following qualification

Job Description:

Key Skills:

Azure
Google Cloud Platform
AWS & OCI are nice to have
Hybrid On-Prem/Knowledge s
Cloud Networking
Cloud DevOps
Cloud Security
Cloud FinOps
Microsoft Visio

Deep Understanding of Cloud Platforms, Services, Frameworks, Governance

Proficiency with Azure Cloud Platform is a must. The resource will focus on designing architectures, standards, and governance for the Azure platform.
Azure Cloud Shell - PowerShell, or CLI.
Resource may augment existing teams' skillsets for other cloud platforms as needed.
Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud interoperability and on-prem to cloud integrations.

Cloud Architecture & Design

Design scalable, resilient, cost optimized, and secure cloud solutions that align with business needs and cybersecurity polices.
Assess applications for cloud suitability and develop migration roadmaps.
Document architectural designs (Microsoft Visio), cloud governance frameworks, cloud standards, and implementation guides.
Strong understanding of:
Azure compute services (VMs, Scale-Sets, Batch)
Azure storage (storage accounts, blobs, files, tables, queues, data lake)
Azure data analytics platforms (Fabric, Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, Event Hubs etc.).
Azure database services (Azure SQL DB, Managed Instance, Hyperscale, Cosmos DB etc.)
Serverless services (Azure Functions, Web App, App Services, ASE, Logic Apps, etc.)
Containerization (Kubernetes, Docker, AKS, OpenShift, etc.).
Implement disaster recovery (DR) and backup strategies aligned with regulatory compliance (RTO/RPO).

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation

Hands-on experience with Terraform, Azure ARM, or Pulumi for infrastructure provisioning.
Develop CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, or AWS CodePipeline.
Automate configuration management using Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.

Security & Compliance

Implement cloud security best practices (IAM, RBAC, WAF, NSG, ASG, Service Principals, Managed Identities, Azure Advisor, Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, encryption, monitoring).
Knowledge of zero-trust architectures and cloud security frameworks (CIS, NIST, ISO 27001).
Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, Chronicle Security) for security monitoring.

Performance Optimization & Cost Management

Optimize cloud environments for cost efficiency using Azure Advisor, Cost and Billing Management, and general FinOps practices.
Monitor performance and availability using Azure Monitor, Azure Resource Health, SolarWinds.
Implement auto-scaling, caching, and load balancing strategies for cloud workloads.

Networking & Cloud Connectivity

Strong understanding of vNet design, Hub & Spoke, Peering, Application Gateway, Load Balancers, Traffic Manager, VPNs, ExpressRoute, and hybrid networking.
Configure and optimize CDNs (Frontdoor, Cloudflare, Akamai) for low-latency applications.

Troubleshooting & Support

Debug and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure, networking, and service-related issues.
Use cloud-native monitoring, logging, and tracing tools (Azure Monitor, Network Watcher) for root cause analysis.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Work closely with cross-functional teams (Network, Server, DevOps, Cybersecurity, Finance, and Procurement).
Translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.
Participate in technical discussions, cloud strategy planning, and decision-making processes.

Current Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification is strongly preferred. Please submit candidate certification credentials when applicable.




If you meet these qualifications, please submit your application via link provided in Linkedin
Kindly do not call the general line to submit your application.