Azure Cloud Architect

Azure Architect

Location: Bangalore, Hyderabad, Delhi NCR

Experience: 10+ years

Immediate joiners preferred

EST shift

Role Summary

Hybrid Cloud & Workplace Infrastructure Lead responsible for providing L3 technical leadership across Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, PKI/Certificate Services, endpoint management, and hybrid infrastructure platforms. The role combines deep technical expertise, cloud advisory, infrastructure modernization, FinOps governance, operational leadership, and stakeholder engagement within a cloud-first enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the L3 technical lead for hybrid infrastructure environments spanning on-premises datacenters and Microsoft Azure.
• Provide expert administration and support for Azure services including compute, storage, networking, backup, monitoring, governance, and identity platforms.
• Manage and optimize hybrid identity solutions leveraging Active Directory, Domain Controllers, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Microsoft Entra ID, MFA, and Conditional Access.
• Lead infrastructure modernization and cloud adoption initiatives aligned with cloud-first architectural principles.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor by recommending secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions.
• Drive Azure FinOps practices through cost analysis, utilization optimization, rightsizing, reserved capacity planning, and governance controls.
• Administer and maintain PKI infrastructure, SSL/TLS certificates, certificate lifecycle management, and related security controls.
• Support Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and collaboration platforms.
• Provide governance and oversight for endpoint management technologies including Intune, Autopilot, compliance, and application deployment.
• Support Active Directory integrated infrastructure services and ensure availability, performance, and security of core platform components.
• Lead major incident resolution, RCA, problem management, and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Security, Infrastructure, Application and Business teams to implement secure and compliant solutions.
• Identify automation opportunities through PowerShell and cloud-native capabilities.
• Develop and maintain technical standards, architecture documentation, SOPs, runbooks, and knowledge repositories.
• Mentor L1/L2 engineers and provide technical leadership across cloud, infrastructure, identity, and workplace technology domains.

Mandatory Technical Skills

• Microsoft Azure Administration (L3)
• Microsoft Entra ID Administration
• Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
• Domain Controller Administration
• DNS, DHCP and Group Policy Management
• Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 Administration
• PKI and Certificate Management
• Hybrid Identity and Authentication Services
• Microsoft 365 Administration
• Microsoft Intune and Endpoint Manager
• Windows Autopilot
• Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops
• Azure Cost Management and FinOps
• PowerShell Automation
• ServiceNow or equivalent ITSM platform

Preferred Skills

• Azure Governance and Landing Zone Concepts
• Azure Virtual Desktop
• Conditional Access and MFA
• Microsoft Defender Suite
• Azure Backup and Recovery Services
• Infrastructure as Code Awareness
• Cloud Migration and Modernization Experience

Certifications

• Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
• Microsoft 365 Administrator
• Microsoft Endpoint Administrator
• ITIL Foundation
• Citrix Certification Preferred

Ideal Candidate Profile

Good years of experience managing enterprise end-user computing and infrastructure environments with deep expertise across Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory, Domain Controllers, Windows Server, Citrix, PKI/Certificate Management, Microsoft Entra ID, and hybrid identity platforms. Strong understanding of both on-premises infrastructure and modern cloud services with proven capability to support cloud-first transformation initiatives. Able to serve as a trusted technical advisor by recommending architecture improvements, cost optimization opportunities, FinOps governance, and strategic technology solutions while providing expert L3 support for complex operational issues.