Azure Cloud Architect

Azure Cloud Architect

Location: Dallas, TX (Onsite)

Job Type: Contract

Must Have: Azure cloud architecture, Terraform, Azure DevOps, and automation of infrastructure provisioning.

Job Description:

The Cloud Architect leads the design, implementation, and governance of primarily Azure-based infrastructure and services across a hybrid cloud environment including a limited AWS environment. This role ensures secure, scalable, and compliant cloud operations, emphasizing IaaS and PaaS models, automation, and collaboration with Cloud-Ops and enterprise data teams.

Key Responsibilities

•            Architect secure and scalable Azure environments using hub-and-spoke topology, private endpoints, and managed identities.

•            Design and document high-level and low-level architecture (HLD/LLD), SOPs, and RCA reports for Azure deployments.

•            Lead modernization efforts, including migration from legacy systems to Azure-native services.

•            Oversee Azure IaaS and PaaS services including Key Vault, Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks, Apache Spark, SQL MI, APIM, App Gateway, and App Services.

•            Implement and enforce cloud security, cost management, and compliance protocols in coordination with cybersecurity teams.

•            Collaborate with monitoring teams to triage alerts and ensure timely incident resolution.

•            Support disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity planning (BCP) across Azure regions.

•            Align cloud solutions with business goals through partnership with Infrastructure Architects, Cloud SMEs, and Service Delivery Managers.

•            Provide architectural guidance to DevOps and application teams on CI/CD pipelines and Terraform code.

•            Participate in technical evaluations and interviews for cloud resources.

•            Troubleshoot complex failures and recommend solutions for third-party cloud platforms.

•            Design and configure network connectivity across cloud regions.

•            Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for cloud resource deployment and maintenance.

•            Track cloud resources, costs, and cost attribution.

Required Skills & Experience

•            Experience in Azure cloud architecture and operations.

•            Deep knowledge of Azure services: Compute, ADF, Key Vault, Blob Storage, Azure SQL MI, Databricks, APIM, App Gateway, App Service Plans, App Services, Function Apps, Logic Apps, AVD, Azure Backup, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics Workspace, App Insights.

•            Experience with Terraform, Azure DevOps, and automation of infrastructure provisioning.

•            Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles, network security groups, VNets, network virtual appliances, and ExpressRoute.

•            Familiarity with Microsoft Purview, Entra ID, and governance workflows