Senior Azure Infrastructure Architect

Description

Summary: Seeking an experienced Senior Azure Infrastructure Architect to design, guide, and oversee advanced cloud solutions for enterprise-level resilience, availability, and performance. Highlights: 1. Drive strategic initiatives and large-scale cloud transformations 2. Lead cloud strategies and architectures for enhanced resiliency 3. Integrate cross-functional leadership with Security, DevOps, and Engineering We are seeking an experienced and visionary **Senior Azure Infrastructure Architect** to design, guide, and oversee the implementation of advanced cloud solutions that sustain enterprise\-level resilience, high availability, and optimal performance. As a senior leader, you will drive strategic initiatives, including large\-scale cloud transformations and comprehensive modernization strategies, establishing secure, scalable infrastructure while fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders and enhancing organizational cloud expertise. **Responsibilities** * Develop and lead cloud strategies and architectures to enhance resiliency, scalability, and system performance across enterprise applications * Oversee comprehensive planning and successful execution of complex cloud transformation and modernization programs * Establish and govern enterprise\-wide cloud policies for security, compliance, and operational best practices * Architect reusable infrastructure\-as\-code frameworks using advanced IaC practices with tools like Terraform or Bicep * Integrate cross\-functional leadership with Security, DevOps, and Engineering teams to streamline modernization and deployment projects * Evaluate and align cloud architectures with enterprise SaaS strategies, balancing competing business and technical requirements * Advocate for leveraging cutting\-edge technologies and methodologies to foster innovation and efficiency across the organization * Articulate and present high\-level cloud strategies and architectural solutions effectively to leadership, technical stakeholders, and external clients * Guide the creation and execution of disaster recovery frameworks and high\-availability strategies in cloud\-native or hybrid environments * Strategically direct secure database migrations, driving improvements in performance, authentication, and integration processes on Azure * Proactively govern and optimize enterprise\-grade cloud environments using advanced Azure management, monitoring, and automation tools * Lead the creation of comprehensive, enterprise\-level technical documentation to support decision\-making, design, and infrastructure practices **Requirements** * 12\+ years of experience in Solution Architecture, including significant experience in Azure infrastructure design and enterprise\-scale implementations * Proven expertise in delivering large\-scale Azure IaaS and PaaS migrations, transformation initiatives, and cloud\-native architectural solutions * Extensive knowledge of advanced network security architectures including zero trust principles, hub\-and\-spoke models, and modern Azure network features * Deep understanding of identity and access management architectures, including multi\-directory integration, hybrid ADDS, and advanced authentication protocols * Advanced skills in optimizing Linux and Windows\-based environments for enterprise operations in cloud ecosystems * Comprehensive experience in leading complex database migrations on Azure, emphasizing security, scalability, and high performance * Proficiency in designing, reviewing, and enhancing IaC practices with tools like Bicep and Terraform to support enterprise infrastructure provisioning * Proven ability to drive disaster recovery, business continuity, and high\-availability strategies across global cloud implementations * Mastery of Azure\-native monitoring, diagnostic, and cost\-optimization tools to ensure proactive infrastructure management * Established ability to lead cross\-disciplinary teams, align stakeholders, and ensure delivery of robust enterprise infrastructures * Proven expertise in writing robust technical documentation that supports complex operational and architectural workflows * Fluent in English, with demonstrated capabilities in business communication at a C1 or native\-equivalent level **Nice to have** * Expertise in implementing emerging technologies and translating trends into actionable architecture for enterprise SaaS systems