Enterprise Architect - Azure Cloud

US Citizens or Green Card Holder Only

Responsibilities:

Understand and address customer's IT and business requirements by designing and implementing tailored solutions.
Utilize IaaS, PaaS, DevOps, and IaC to develop solutions for our organization and clients.
Cultivate strong client relationships to promote continuous cloud adoption and maturity.
Lead or contribute to technical design sessions and prepare necessary documentation.
Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates for automated provisioning and management of Azure resources.
Translate business needs into technological solutions.
Collaborate with Project Managers to manage client expectations and communications.
Lead successful projects with a focus on Customer Success and desired business outcomes.
Mentor others in Azure architecture and IaC.
Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
Engage with new technologies and products, often pioneering their design and implementation.
Perform hands-on implementation work for our organization and clients.

Requirements:

Design and implement advanced functions within Azure and other cloud platforms, with a focus on security, scalability, and compliance.
Strong understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, or ARM templates.
In-depth knowledge of Azure services, including PaaS offerings.
Expertise in designing and implementing networking solutions within Azure and Amazon VPC, including virtual networks, subnets, and network security groups.
Experience with cloud-specific networking services.
Plan, design, and implement LANs and WANs.
Collaborate with teams to ensure resilience, security, and optimal performance of Azure infrastructure.
Drive architecture discussions on cloud security, privacy, and compliance.
Ensure best practices for securing cloud environments.
Proficiency in IAM, firewalls, VPNs, and IPS.
Understand DevOps practices and integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.
Proficiency in writing code (e.g., Python, Terraform, PowerShell) for automation.
Application modernization via containerization, automatic scaling, and load balancing.
Familiarity with Enterprise AI implementations.
Holistic understanding of various enterprise infrastructure components.
Engage specialists to complete deliverables while maintaining alignment with the overall Strategic Architecture and Design.
Bridge technical knowledge with mature business discussions.
Develop implementation plans based on business requirements and IT strategies.
Analyze problems, propose creative solutions, and implement them efficiently.
Strong project management alignment.
Demonstrate proactive monitoring and risk mitigation.
Prioritize customer needs and business outcomes.
Support sales pursuits and client relationships.
Align solutions with client's business goals.
Deliver technical content aligned with business goals.
Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable recommendations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Minimum 10 years of IT experience with hands-on experience relevant to the role.
3-5 years of experience with cloud-based technologies (Azure preferred, AWS, GCP) specializing in enterprise workloads.
5 years of experience in solution design and technical leadership on enterprise engagements.