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Job Tittle: | Cloud Architect
Contract: 6+Months
Location: Dallas TX
Job Summary:
The Cloud Architect leads the design, implementation, and governance of primarily Azure-based infrastructure and services across a hybrid cloud environment including a limited AWS environment. This role ensures secure, scalable, and compliant cloud operations, emphasizing IaaS and PaaS models, automation, and collaboration with Cloud-Ops and enterprise data teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect secure and scalable Azure environments using hub-and-spoke topology, private endpoints, and managed identities.
- Design and document high-level and low-level architecture (HLD/LLD), SOPs, and RCA reports for Azure deployments.
- Lead modernization efforts, including migration from legacy systems to Azure-native services.
- Oversee Azure IaaS and PaaS services including Key Vault, Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks, Apache Spark, SQL MI, APIM, App Gateway, and App Services.
- Implement and enforce cloud security, cost management, and compliance protocols in coordination with cybersecurity teams.
- Collaborate with monitoring teams to triage alerts and ensure timely incident resolution.
- Support disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity planning (BCP) across Azure regions.
- Align cloud solutions with business goals through partnership with Infrastructure Architects, Cloud SMEs, and Service Delivery Managers.
- Provide architectural guidance to DevOps and application teams on CI/CD pipelines and Terraform code.
- Participate in technical evaluations and interviews for cloud resources.
- Troubleshoot complex failures and recommend solutions for third-party cloud platforms.
- Design and configure network connectivity across cloud regions.
- Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for cloud resource deployment and maintenance.
- Track cloud resources, costs, and cost attribution.
Required Skills & Experience
- 7+ years of experience in Azure cloud architecture and operations.
- Deep knowledge of Azure services: Compute, ADF, Key Vault, Blob Storage, Azure SQL MI, Databricks, APIM, App Gateway, App Service Plans, App Services, Function Apps, Logic Apps, AVD, Azure Backup, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics Workspace, App Insights.
- Experience with Terraform, Azure DevOps, and automation of infrastructure provisioning.
- Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles, network security groups, VNets, network virtual appliances, and ExpressRoute.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Purview, Entra ID, and governance workflows.
Preferred Certifications
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
- ITIL Foundation or higher
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.
Key Technologies
- Azure Core Services: Compute, Key Vault, Storage
- Data & Analytics: Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks, Apache Spark, SQL MI
- Security & Identity: Managed Identities, RBAC, Entra ID, Zero Trust Architecture
- Infrastructure & Networking: Hub-and-Spoke topology, Private Endpoints, NSGs, ExpressRoute, Virtual Network Appliances
- Automation & DevOps: Terraform, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines
- Monitoring: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics Workspace, App Insights
- Governance & Compliance: Microsoft Purview, DR/BCP planning, cost management policies
Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
