Azure Microsoft Infrastructure Architect

Technical Skills: Years/Level of Experience
Application Architecture Design               (10+ yrs experience)
Artificial Intelligence (AI)                            (7-10 yrs experience)

Required Skills: 
Experience with Azure Cloud network infrastructure, including Azure Virtual Network, ExpressRoute, DNS configuration, and integration with client on-prem networks.
Experience with Azure Active Directory, Azure identity management, and role base access control (RBAC).
Experience with Azure Analytics Log Workspace, Application Insights, Azure Monitor, and logging consolidation and monitoring.
Experience with Azure DevOps and developing CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with Kubernetes in Azure is a plus.
Strong proficiency in Azure services such as Virtual Machines, Azure AD, Networking, Storage, App Services, and Security Center.
Extensive experience in designing and implementing scalable cloud architectures, including hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Deep understanding of networking concepts, including VPNs, VNETs, subnets, firewalls, and load balancers.
Expertise in automation and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as ARM templates, Terraform, or Azure DevOps.
Solid knowledge of security best practices and tools within the Azure ecosystem.
Experience with disaster recovery, high availability, and backup solutions in a cloud environment.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure DevOps Engineer are highly desirable

Education Level:
A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information technology, engineering or a related field. 7-10 years of experience in IT infrastructure with at least 5 years in Azure cloud architecture and implementation.

Desired Skills:
Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified; Azure Infrastructure Expert or Microsoft Certified Azure AI Engineer associate