About the jobWe are seeking a skilled Azure Cloud Architect to design, manage, and optimize our cloud infrastructure. This role will be pivotal in aligning cloud strategies with the organization's goals, ensuring security compliance, and achieving scalable, cost-effective solutions. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic perspective to cloud management, driving innovation and efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsiblities

• Cloud Architecture Design: Design and maintain the overall cloud architecture to ensure it aligns with the organization's goals, security requirements, and scalability needs.
• Resource Provisioning: Create and manage cloud resources such as virtual machines, storage, databases, and networking components based on the organization's requirements.
• Security and Compliance: Implement and enforce security best practices, identity and access management (IAM) policies, encryption, and compliance measures to protect data and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitoring and Alerting: Set up monitoring tools and alerts to proactively identify and address performance issues, security breaches, and resource utilization problems.
• Backup and Disaster Recovery: Establish robust backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and business continuity in the event of outages or data loss.
• Cost Management: Monitor cloud spending, optimize resource utilization, and implement cost-saving strategies such as reserved instances or spot instances to control cloud infrastructure expenses.
• Scaling and Auto-scaling: Configure auto-scaling policies to automatically adjust resources based on traffic or workload demands, ensuring optimal performance and cost-efficiency.
• Performance Optimization: Continuously assess and optimize the performance of cloud resources, including tuning configurations and optimizing databases.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of the cloud infrastructure, including configurations, architecture diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, operations, and security teams, to align cloud infrastructure with application requirements and business goals.
• Incident Response: Develop and execute incident response plans to address and recover from cloud-related incidents, including security breaches or service disruptions.
• Capacity Planning: Forecast resource requirements and plan for future growth by analyzing historical data and performance trends.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with cloud service providers, negotiate contracts, and stay informed about new services and features that could benefit the organization.
• Training and Skill Development: Keep the team updated with the latest cloud technologies, best practices, and certifications to maintain a high level of expertise.
• Disaster Preparedness: Conduct regular disaster recovery drills and ensure the team is prepared to respond to unexpected events.
• Cost Reporting: Generate and share cost reports with stakeholders to maintain transparency and accountability for cloud spending.
• Compliance Audits: Prepare for and participate in compliance audits to demonstrate adherence to industry regulations and standards.
• Innovation and Optimization: Identify opportunities for innovation and optimization within the cloud infrastructure to drive business value and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience as a Cloud Administrator or similar role, with hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Azure services (Azure VMs, Azure Storage, Virtual Networks, Azure AD, etc.).
• Experience with Power Shell, Azure CLI, and ARM templates.
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancers in cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of security best practices and compliance in a cloud setting.
• Knowledge of disaster recovery and high availability principles.
• Certifications (Preferred): Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, or equivalent certifications.
• Certifications (Preferred): Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, or equivalent certifications.

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to work independently, strong communication, and a collaborative approach to cross-functional teamwork.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Work with cutting-edge technology in a forward-thinking company.
• Growth Opportunities: Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Inclusive Culture: Join a diverse team that values innovation, teamwork, and growth.