Azure Cloud Architect

We are looking for an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to design implement and evolve secure scalable and highly available cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure.

This role will focus on hybrid cloud architecture Azure workload migrations infrastructure automation cloud governance security networking and container platforms. The ideal candidate is able to work directly with business and technical stakeholders translate requirements into architecture designs and support teams throughout implementation and modernization initiatives.

Tasks

Design and implement scalable secure and highly available Microsoft Azure cloud architectures.
Define hybrid cloud solutions integrating Azure services with on-premises infrastructure.

Lead workload assessments and migration initiatives from on-premises environments to Azure using 6R migration strategies.

Design Azure networking architectures including VNets Hub-Spoke topology VPN connectivity ExpressRoute routing and security patterns.

Build and maintain infrastructure through Terraform Bicep and/or ARM Templates.

Collaborate with DevOps teams to automate infrastructure provisioning deployments and CI/CD pipelines.

Design and support containerized solutions using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

Implement cloud security governance and compliance controls using Azure Policy RBAC Defender for Cloud Microsoft Sentinel and Entra ID.

Create architecture diagrams technical documentation migration assessments and solution recommendations.

Support the implementation of Azure services such as Azure Functions App Services Azure Data Factory Azure File Share Azure Storage Azure SQL Azure Backup and Azure Monitor.

Participate in customer-facing meetings to gather requirements present architecture proposals and support technical decision-making.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to infrastructure engineering and operations teams.

Ensure solutions meet availability scalability performance security and cost optimization requirements.

Requirements

Location: Mexico City Mexico Hybrid on-site 1 day per week
Contract: Contract-to-hire 12 months
Schedule: CST hours
Rate: Up to USD 30 per hour

Proven experience as an Azure Cloud Architect Azure Solutions Architect or similar cloud architecture role.

• Experience designing and implementing Azure Hybrid Cloud architectures integrated with on-premises environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Terraform Bicep and/or ARM Templates.
• Solid Azure networking knowledge including VNets Hub-Spoke VPN Gateway ExpressRoute NSGs Azure Firewall and Private Endpoints.
• Experience with Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines infrastructure automation and deployment practices.
• Strong knowledge of Azure security and governance including Azure Policy RBAC Defender for Cloud Microsoft Sentinel and Entra ID.
• Experience deploying and managing AKS / Kubernetes environments.
• Experience with on-premises to Azure migrations and practical understanding of 6R migration strategies.
• Ability to create HLD/LLD architecture diagrams technical documentation and migration analysis.
• Advanced English communication skills written and spoken.
• Availability to work in a hybrid model in Mexico City with on-site presence one day per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Azure certifications such as AZ-104 AZ-305 AZ-500 or AZ-700.
• Experience with AWS GCP or multi-cloud environments.
• Knowledge of FinOps and cloud cost optimization.
• Experience with PowerShell Bash and/or Python.
• Knowledge of Azure Cloud Adoption Framework Azure Well-Architected Framework or TOGAF.