Azure Core Infrastructure Architect
Azure Core Infrastructure Architect
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Job Description
Job Summary:
- We are seeking an experienced Azure Core Infrastructure Architect to lead the design implementation and governance of Microsoft Azure-based infrastructure solutions.
- This role requires deep technical expertise across Azure IaaS and PaaS services infrastructure automation networking identity and security.
- The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker able to architect scalable secure and resilient cloud environments aligned with enterprise standards and business goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the architecture design and implementation of Azure infrastructure services including compute storage networking identity and monitoring.
- Define cloud infrastructure standards reference architectures and reusable patterns for IaaS PaaS and hybrid environments.
- Partner with application data and security teams to align Azure solutions with business needs and compliance requirements.
- Develop Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform Bicep or ARM templates.
- Oversee implementation of Azure governance policies including RBAC resource tagging management groups cost controls and policy enforcement.
- Design and implement hybrid connectivity (VPN ExpressRoute) network segmentation (vNETs NSGs Azure Firewall) and identity integrations (Azure AD SSO MFA).
- Lead cloud migration and modernization efforts providing architecture guidance and performance optimization strategies.
- Define RTO/RPO strategies and design high-availability/disaster recovery architecture for critical systems.
- Ensure security best practices and zero-trust principles are applied in all designs.
- Create documentation diagrams and architecture artifacts that support operations and knowledge sharing.
- Collaborate with DevOps security and operations teams to drive automation monitoring and support models.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelors degree in computer science Information Systems or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 7 years of IT infrastructure experience with at least 3 years in Azure architecture roles.
- Strong experience in core Azure services: vNETs NSGs Load Balancers Azure AD Azure Monitor Azure Policy Azure Backup and Azure Storage.
- Proficiency in scripting and IaC tools (e.g. Terraform PowerShell Bicep).
- Expertise in network design and hybrid connectivity between on-prem and Azure.
- Understanding security and compliance requirements for enterprise cloud environments.
- Experience in designing HA and DR solutions in cloud-native and hybrid environments.
Preferred:
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification (AZ-305.
- Experience with multi-cloud and interconnectivity (e.g. AWS GCP).
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
- Experience with enterprise CMDB ITSM and automation platforms.
- Knowledge of infrastructure cost management and FinOps practices.
Soft Skills:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to translate technical concepts into business language.
- Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
- Excellent documentation presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Analytical mindset and problem-solving ability in complex environments.
Employment Type
Full Time
