Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum 7+ years of experience in cloud architecture with a strong focus on Azure infrastructure.
• Azure Expertise: Deep understanding of Azure networking, security, compute, storage, and hybrid connectivity.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficiency in Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, and PowerShell for infrastructure automation.
• Cloud Security & Compliance: Strong knowledge of Azure AD, RBAC, PIM, Conditional Access, Zero Trust Security, and regulatory compliance.
• Cloud Networking: Expert-level experience with VNets, VPNs, ExpressRoute, Azure Load Balancers, and Azure Firewall.
• Cost Optimization: Proven track record in Azure cost governance, Reserved Instances, FinOps, and budget forecasting.
• Monitoring & Incident Response: Experience implementing and managing Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Certifications:
o Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) – Required.
o Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) – Preferred.
o Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) – Preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in multi-cloud environments (Azure & AWS).
• Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and containerization technologies.
• Familiarity with Azure SQL, CosmosDB, Azure Data Lake, and Azure Synapse Analytics.
• Experience with Zero Trust security models and cloud governance frameworks