Azure Cloud Architect

Sodexo•Buffalo, NY

22h•$115,940 - $180,070•Remote

About The Position

Sodexo is undergoing an Azure public cloud transformation to modernize infrastructure, platforms, and enterprise applications. This role is part of a dedicated Cloud Architects team within the North American (NORAM) Team, focused on architecting, designing, developing, and troubleshooting cloud solutions across a hybrid cloud platform. The team collaborates closely with Global Teams (Infrastructure, Security, Network, Enterprise, Application & Data) to ensure secure and compliant platform designs, aligning with Sodexo Standards and the global cloud program strategy. The role also involves interfacing with Application Sponsors and Owners at various organizational levels. This is a Remote Role, with a preference for candidates in the Eastern Standard Time Zone.

Requirements

Required skills in Cloud Architecture around Azure (Ability to design and implement cloud infrastructure, platforms, and applications).
Minimum Azure architect certification - AZ 305 or equivalent: Microsoft Certified Azure solutions Architect.
5 years’ experience in Azure architecture role (IaaS, PaaS, and integrations).
10 years’ experience in cloud architecture role.
10 years’ experience as a Windows Server, Linux, and Azure Portal Administration.
Experience working with Azure DevOps in Scrum or Agile methodology.
Knowledge of various complex IT ecosystems in addition to cloud architecture.
Knowledge of IT Management (ITIL) processes.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of how to solve problems (Being able to correctly analyze problems, have intelligent communication with colleagues and lead to a quick conclusion).
A sense of Flexibility (flexible to new technologies, and have the ability to capture them quickly).
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Functional Experience: 5 years

Responsibilities

Architect, design, develop, and troubleshoot cloud solutions across a hybrid cloud platform.
Work closely with the Global Teams (Infrastructure, Security, Network, Enterprise, Application & Data) to ensure the platform/product designed and deployed are secure and compliant with Sodexo Standards and global cloud program strategy.
Effectively Interface with Application Sponsors and Owners at varying organizational levels.
Check and analyze the technical impacts of new solutions and their integration within the existing ecosystem.
Design the technical architecture with a focus on user experience, scalability, standardization, costs, and security.
Accurately scope multiple concurrent project requirements and meet delivery timelines.
Understand delivery requirements, identify process and knowledge gaps and work to bridge them.
Clearly understand business and technology dependencies and collaboratively works with cross-functional teams to assist in delivering solutions in a timely manner.
Create technical documentation and architecture diagrams.
For all new projects or technologies, participate in the impact assessment on existing or planned infrastructure.
Recommend technical solutions based on Sodexo Global Standards to maintain consistency throughout this period of change.
Advise on the use and possible implementations of Cloud Platforms within the Sodexo ecosystem.
Manage architectural choices and orientations while keeping alignment with the Global standards.
Have a strong understanding across Cloud and infrastructure components (servers, Virtualization, storage, network data, and applications) to deliver end to end Cloud Infrastructure architectures and designs using modern capabilities such as PaaS.
Have knowledge of cloud security controls including tenant isolation, encryption at rest, encryption in transit, key management, vulnerability assessments, application firewalls, SIEM, etc.
Interact with the entire ecosystem of the Cloud Competency Centers cross Regions.
Work in team with architects from other fields (Enterprise Architects, Data Architects, Security Architects, Network Architects, Application Architects).
Manage partner relationships and development efforts across multiple teams and areas of responsibility.
Promote the architectural standards defined by the Global Cloud Competency Center and ensure alignment with Global Enterprise Architecture guidance & principles.