Azure Cloud Solutions Architect

Job Title: Azure Cloud Solutions Architect Location: New York,NY

Employment Type: Full-Time Contract

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Solutions Architect to design and develop enterprise cloud architectures, governance frameworks, standards, and policies. The ideal candidate will work closely with business stakeholders and technology teams to create scalable, secure, and cost-effective hybrid and multi-cloud solutions while guiding engineering teams through implementation.

Key Responsibilities Current Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification is strongly preferred.

• Design scalable, secure, and resilient Azure cloud architectures.
• Develop cloud governance frameworks, standards, and architecture documentation.
• Assess applications for cloud readiness and develop migration strategies.
• Design hybrid and multi-cloud solutions integrating on-premises infrastructure.
• Guide engineering teams on cloud architecture and best practices.
• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, ARM, or Pulumi.
• Build and support CI/CD pipelines and cloud automation.
• Implement disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity strategies.
• Optimize cloud performance, security, and cost using Azure best practices.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, DevOps, cybersecurity, and business teams.

Required Skills Cloud Platforms

• Microsoft Azure (6 10 years)
• GCP (Preferred)
• AWS & OCI (Nice to have)

Cloud Technologies

• Azure Compute Services
• Azure Storage
• Azure SQL Database & Cosmos DB
• Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, Event Hubs
• Azure Functions, Logic Apps, App Services
• AKS, Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift

Infrastructure & Automation

• Terraform, Azure ARM, or Pulumi
• GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins
• Ansible, Chef, or Puppet

Networking & Security

• Virtual Networks, Hub & Spoke, ExpressRoute, VPN
• Load Balancers, Application Gateway, Traffic Manager
• Azure AD, RBAC, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud
• WAF, NSG, Managed Identities
• Zero Trust Architecture
• CIS, NIST, ISO 27001

Monitoring & FinOps

• Azure Monitor
• Azure Advisor
• Azure Resource Health
• SolarWinds
• Cloud Cost Optimization and FinOps

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
• Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud governance and enterprise architecture.
• Experience with Microsoft Visio.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate technical solutions into business requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Azure: 6 10 years
• Hybrid Infrastructure: 4 6 years
• Cloud Networking: 4 6 years
• Cloud DevOps: 4 6 years
• Cloud Security: 2 3 years
• Cloud FinOps: 1 2 years
• GCP: 1 2 years (Preferred)
• AWS/OCI exposure is a plus.