Job Title : Azure Cloud Architect
The Azure Cloud Architect will be responsible for architecting and deploying secure, scalable, and resilient Azure-based solutions aligned with organizational compliance, risk, and operational objectives. This role will work cross-functionally with IT Infrastructure, Enterprise Business Systems, Security, Information Governance, and Compliance teams to ensure deployed cloud environments meet industry and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Architecture & Strategy
- Develop automation scripts for repeatable deployments
- Define tagging, cost controls, policy enforcement, and identity / access management (IAM) strategies
Collaboration & Support
Partner with application owners, IT infrastructure, and security teams to ensure smooth migration and ongoing operations of workloads in AzureSupport investigations, incident response, and security audits involving cloud assetsInnovation & Optimization
Continuously evaluate new Azure services, automation capabilities, and tools to enhance productivity and reduce riskGuide optimization of cost, performance, and operational efficiency across the Azure estateSecurity & Compliance
Implement and govern security best practices including Azure Policy, Azure Key Vault, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Azure Security CenterCollaborate with Information Security to enforce encryption (at rest / in transit), DLP, Conditional Access, and Zero Trust principlesEnsure compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks, such as ISO 27001Proficiencies
Expert proficiency in deployment and optimization of Azure services, including :Networking (VNet, NSG, Azure Firewall, ExpressRoute)
Identity (Entra ID)Compute (VMs, AVD)Storage (Blob, Files, Disk)Expert proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), scripting (PowerShell), and DevOps pipelinesFamiliarity with secure collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Purview, Intune, Conditional Access)Proven experience in regulated or security-sensitive environmentsQualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (advanced degree preferred)7+ years of IT infrastructure or cloud experience, with at least 4+ years focused on Azure cloud architectureRelevant certifications, such as :Microsoft Certified : Azure Solutions Architect
Microsoft Certified : Azure Security EngineerCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent