We are looking for an experienced Senior Architect to lead the full migration of critical on-premises services and applications to a secure, scalable cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in cloud architecture, Windows-based application migration, and multi-cloud strategies. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless, secure, and efficient transition. Experience with multi-cloud environments is highly desirable to design a resilient alarm reporting system capable of automatically redirecting workloads to an alternate provider during service disruptions.Key Responsibilities
o Design and implement secure, scalable Azure architectures for enterprise workloads.
o Lead end-to-end migration from on-premises to Azure with minimal downtime and operational continuity.
o Apply Azure migration technologies (e.g., ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway) for secure, reliable connectivity.
o Develop and optimize CI / CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions with integrated security and compliance.
o Architect Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform for automated provisioning.
o Drive containerization strategies with Docker and Kubernetes for efficient deployment and scaling.
o Integrate and manage observability tools (Azure Monitor, Datadog) for visibility, alerting, and issue resolution.
o Enforce DevSecOps best practices to maintain compliance and security.
o Conduct Azure Well-Architected Reviews to ensure alignment with best practices in security, reliability, performance, operations, and cost.
o Design hub-spoke network topology for centralized, secure Azure networking.
o Apply cloud-agnostic approaches for portability across major cloud providers.
o Evaluate and recommend container artifact management solutions (e.g., JFrog, Azure Container Registry).
o Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members.
o Collaborate with application owners, infrastructure teams, and security stakeholders to define migration strategies and timelines.
o Document architectural designs, migration strategies, and operational procedures clearly and precisely.
o Assess existing on-prem environments and create detailed migration roadmaps.
o Optimize cloud resource utilization and implement cost controls.
o Deliver post-migration support and performance tuning.
o Participate in on-call rotation for critical issue resolution.
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Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and / or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
Cloud Architect • Pittsburgh, PA, United States