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.