Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Systems & Cloud Architect with deep expertise across Azure cloud services Linux and Windows enterprise environments network engineering and modern application development. This role will drive architectural direction lead complex infrastructure initiatives and ensure the reliability scalability and security of hybrid cloud ecosystems. The ideal candidate is a seasoned technical leader capable of mentoring teams influencing technology strategy and delivering highimpact solutions across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture & Engineering (Azure)

• Architect and implement enterprisegrade Azure solutions including compute networking identity security governance DevOps and automation.

• Define cloud strategy standards landing zones and best practices for scalability and cost optimization.

• Oversee modernization efforts such as migration of legacy workloads to cloudnative services and platformasaservice offerings.

• Lead design reviews threat modeling and architecture governance.

Enterprise Systems Leadership

Linux & Windows

• Provide seniorlevel administration and advanced troubleshooting for global Linux and Windows Server environments.

• Drive system hardening initiatives highavailability architecture and performance optimization.

• Oversee patching lifecycle management and standardization across platforms.

• Lead the evolution of Active Directory identity architecture and crossplatform authentication strategies.

Network Architecture

• Design and oversee enterprise network infrastructure including routing switching firewalls VPNs SDWAN and hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute sitetosite).

• Establish network security and segmentation standards aligning with Zero Trust principles.

• Conduct deepdive diagnostics and rootcause analysis for complex network issues.

Application Engineering & Automation

• Guide the development of internal tools automation frameworks and cloudintegrated applications.

• Mentor teams in modern development practices CI/CD pipelines infrastructureascode and APIdriven design.

• Partner with developers security engineers and business stakeholders to deliver scalable wellengineered solutions.

Leadership & Strategic Impact

• Serve as a technical authority and advisor for executive leadership.

• Lead crossfunctional initiatives involving cloud adoption security modernization and digital transformation.

• Mentor junior and midlevel engineers; establish technical standards and review processes.

• Evaluate emerging technologies and drive continuous improvement across platforms and processes.

Qualifications

• Extensive handson experience architecting and operating solutions in Microsoft Azure at enterprise scale.

• Deep expertise in Linux and Windows systems engineering automation and performance tuning.

• Strong command of network design security principles and crossenvironment connectivity.

• Solid background in application development or scripting with languages such as Python C# Bash or PowerShell.

• Experience with IaC tools (Terraform Bicep ARM) DevOps methodologies monitoring platforms and security frameworks.

• Demonstrated leadership experience influencing architecture decisions and mentoring engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes or container orchestration systems.

• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture identitycentric security models and compliance frameworks.

• Previous experience in largescale migrations highavailability design or multicloud architecture.

• BS in Computer Science