Azure Architect

Location: Milpitas, CA (Onsite)

Experience: 12+ Years (7+ Years in Azure Cloud Architecture)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Azure Architect to lead the design, implementation, optimization, and governance of enterprise-scale Azure cloud environments. The ideal candidate will work closely with client stakeholders, application teams, infrastructure teams, cybersecurity teams, and operations groups to architect scalable, secure, resilient, and cost-effective cloud solutions.

This role requires strong expertise in Azure IaaS, PaaS, networking, security, automation, DevOps, cloud migration, and modernization initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.

• 12+ years of IT infrastructure/cloud experience.

• 7+ years of hands-on Azure architecture experience.

• Proven experience designing enterprise-scale cloud deployments.

• Strong understanding of networking, virtualization, storage, and security architectures.

• Experience leading customer-facing architecture discussions and workshops.

• Strong documentation and presentation skills.

Preferred Certifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

TOGAF Certification (Preferred)

ITIL Foundation Certification (Preferred)

Preferred Client Environment Experience: Semiconductor, Manufacturing, High-Tech, SaaS, or Enterprise IT environments, particularly supporting large-scale global operations across hybrid and multi-cloud ecosystems.