Job Role - Azure Cloud Architect

Location - Minneapolis, MN or Hartford, CT(Hybrid)

Responsibilities:

* Cloud Strategy:

* Develop and implement a comprehensive cloud strategy aligned with business objectives.

* Evaluate and recommend cloud solutions to optimize cost, performance, and security.

* Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

* Infrastructure Design and Architecture:

* Design and architect scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure solutions on Azure.

* Define and implement cloud governance policies and standards.

* Oversee the migration of on-premises workloads to Azure.

* Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance and cost-efficiency.

* Security and Compliance:

* Implement robust security measures to protect cloud environments.

* Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

* Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans.

* Automation and DevOps:

* Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using Azure DevOps and PowerShell.

* Implement CI/CD pipelines for efficient application deployment.

* Foster a DevOps culture and collaborate with development teams.

* Team Leadership:

* Mentor and guide junior team members.

* Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

Qualifications:

* 13+ years of experience in IT, with a strong focus on cloud computing.

* Proven experience in designing and implementing Azure solutions.

* Deep understanding of Azure services, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.

* Strong knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance standards.

* Experience with infrastructure automation tools like Azure DevOps and PowerShell.

* Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

* Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) preferred.