Azure Cloud Architect - Dallas, TX

Technical/Functional Skills

Azure Services, Linus and Windows Administration, Networking, Firewall, IaC

Experience Required

• Azure services and solutions knowledge.

• Cloud security expertise.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) proficiency and CI/CD Implementation

• Azure solution architect expert certification.

• Windows and Linux OS hands on.

• Microservices Hands on.

• Working knowledge on Networking.

• Able to stabilize the current Azure environment, implement cloud native features to improve turnaround time to deliver/spin-up cloud resources, automate through cloud tools/features, ensure scalable and robust cloud architecture & drive cost optimization.

• Architecting cost reduction through usage monitoring, and using cloud native features like elasticity, containerization, migrating to SaaS, etc.

• Architect principles for good DR capabilities

• Analyzing the apps working in Azure and scalability - Design principles

Roles & Responsibilities

• Review architecture design document.

• Provide architectural support for projects, ensuring that new implementations and changes are aligned with the overall architecture.

• Review and provide input to Sr Cloud Architect 

• Lead and coordinate with cloud engineer, cloud security engineer, network engineer, cloud backup

• Support Development team with the implementation and maintenance of environments within Azure

• Validate that AIQ (Application Installation Quality) standards are met and maintained.

• Ensure accurate controls are in place and implemented on implementation and there is an ability to maintain these controls going forward in accordance with Cloud Security Standards.

• Ensure all patching and post-installation configurations are completed accurately and documented.

• Ensure all backup and recovery processes are tested and validated regularly.

• Collaborate with customer's team members to identify and resolve issues and discrepancies

• Carry out migration tasks according to the project plan and schedule..

• Provide troubleshooting, support, and performance optimization for systems and environments during migration to cloud.

• Support transition to Operations and hyper care and ensure a successful transition and handover to the operations team.

• Provide dedicated support during the post-transition period

• Verify Installation of SAP Systems, Databases, Patching, Post Install Configuration, AIQ, and documentation for system backups, support project and day to day environment support

Generic Managerial Skills

Team Player, Team Management, Excellent Verbal & Written communication and Stakeholder Management