Azure Solution Architect

Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures on Microsoft Azure. Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into cloud solution designs. Architect Azure infrastructure solutions, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and databases. Design and manage Azure networking components, including Virtual Networks, VPN Gateway, Azure Firewall, and Load Balancer.

Implement cloud security, identity management, access controls, and compliance standards. Design high-availability, disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity solutions. Develop cloud migration strategies for on-premises infrastructure and applications. Optimize Azure resources for performance, scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Collaborate with development, DevOps, security, and infrastructure teams. Define cloud architecture standards, best practices, and technical documentation. Implement and oversee Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates. Support CI/CD pipelines and cloud automation initiatives. Monitor cloud environments and troubleshoot complex architectural and performance issues.

Stay updated with the latest Azure services, cloud technologies, and industry best practices.

Requirements

Strong experience with Microsoft Azure cloud architecture and services. Expertise in Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure App Services, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Knowledge of Azure networking, including VNets, VPNs, DNS, Load Balancers, and Azure Firewall. Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, Key Vault, and cloud security practices.

Understanding of Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, and data storage solutions. Experience with cloud migration, disaster recovery, and high-availability architecture. Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates. Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools.

Strong understanding of cloud governance, compliance, and cost optimization. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.