Azure Cloud Architect

Job Title: Azure Cloud Architect

Location: Montpelier, VT (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract

Rate: $55–58/hr on W2

Background Verification: Must be fully cleared before onboarding.

We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise-scale Azure cloud infrastructure. This role is ideal for a cloud professional with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps, Kubernetes, and cloud-native architecture. You will play a key role in designing secure, scalable, and automated cloud solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise cloud initiatives.

Top Required Skills:

• Azure Cloud

• DevOps & Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Azure Container Services (ACS) & Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and manage Azure infrastructure services including Azure Active Directory, Application Gateway, Azure DNS, Storage Accounts, Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Cost Management.

• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, PowerShell, Python, and Azure DevOps.

• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and Terraform.

• Design, deploy, and support containerized applications using Azure Container Services (ACS) and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

• Automate cloud provisioning and operational processes using Azure CLI, Azure CloudShell, PowerShell, and Terraform.

• Implement and manage Azure-native services including App Services, Azure Functions, AKS, Azure SQL, Storage Accounts, Key Vault, Data Lake, Event Hub, and AI/ML services.

• Design and implement secure networking architectures including Virtual Network Hub-and-Spoke models, Network Security Groups, and cloud connectivity solutions.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to review, finalize, and obtain approval for Azure Architecture Review (ARR) design documents.

• Provide technical leadership, architectural guidance, and best practices for cloud infrastructure and DevOps initiatives.

• Ensure cloud environments meet security, scalability, availability, and performance requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong hands-on experience architecting and implementing Microsoft Azure cloud solutions.

• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.

• Strong experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and CI/CD automation.

• Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure Container Services (ACS).

• Experience automating cloud infrastructure using Azure CLI, Azure CloudShell, PowerShell, and Python.

• Strong knowledge of Azure Active Directory, Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Key Vault, Azure SQL, Storage Accounts, Event Hub, and Data Lake.

• Experience with microservices architecture and containerized application deployments.

• Strong understanding of cloud security, governance, networking, monitoring, and cost optimization.

• Excellent communication skills with experience working directly with technical and business stakeholders.

• Proven experience providing technical leadership on enterprise cloud initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with networking technologies including CDN, SD-WAN, Load Balancing, and Web Application Firewalls (WAF).

• Systems Administration experience with Windows, Linux, Active Directory, and SCCM.

• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V.

• Experience with Red Hat OpenShift.

• Experience supporting enterprise cloud migration and modernization initiatives.

If you are an experienced Azure Cloud Architect with expertise in Azure infrastructure, DevOps, IaC, and Kubernetes, we encourage you to apply with your updated resume.