Azure Cloud Architect

TekCommands • Addison, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to design, implement, and manage enterprise Azure cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Azure services, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Kubernetes, and cloud automation while providing technical leadership on cloud transformation initiatives.

Requirements

• Azure Cloud Architecture
• Azure Infrastructure Services
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Azure Container Services (ACS)
• Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
• Azure DevOps
• GitHub Actions
• Jenkins
• PowerShell
• Python
• Azure CLI
• CI/CD Pipeline Development
• Azure Networking (VNet, ExpressRoute, DNS)
• Azure Monitoring & Log Analytics
• Azure Security (Key Vault, NSGs)

Nice To Haves

• Networking (CDN, SD-WAN, Load Balancers, WAF)
• Windows & Linux Administration
• Active Directory / Microsoft Entra ID
• SCCM
• VMware or Hyper-V
• Red Hat OpenShift

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure and services.
• Configure Azure services including: Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), Application Gateway, Azure DNS, Virtual Networks (VNet), ExpressRoute, Storage Accounts, Azure Monitor & Log Analytics, Cost Management.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, PowerShell, and Python.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and Terraform.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using AKS and Azure Container Services (ACS).
• Automate cloud deployments using Azure CLI, CloudShell, and PowerShell.
• Work with Azure native services such as: Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Azure Storage, Azure Data Lake, Event Hub, Azure Key Vault, Security Groups, Hub-and-Spoke Networking, Azure AI/ML Services.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on architecture design, documentation, and approvals.
• Provide technical leadership and best practices for Azure cloud architecture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed