Cloud Architect

Reply • Detroit, MI

99d • $140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Concept Reply is a leader in IoT solutions. We support and advise our customers in Automotive, Manufacturing, Smart Infrastructure, and beyond in all aspects of Internet of Things (IoT) and Cloud Computing. With a background in engineering and a passion for cutting-edge technology, our team of experts is committed to delivering world-class results throughout the entire value chain — from designing and developing customized IoT solutions to implementing and managing them seamlessly. As an Azure Cloud Architect, you will be responsible for designing and delivering enterprise-scale cloud architectures on Microsoft Azure. You will define landing zones, governance frameworks, and migration strategies that ensure scalability, resilience, and compliance. Acting as a trusted advisor to enterprise customers, you will translate business and technical requirements into robust architecture blueprints and guide engineering teams in their execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years in IT infrastructure with 5+ years in Azure architecture roles
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure services (networking, identity, governance, monitoring, compute, storage)
• Proven track record designing enterprise-grade Azure solutions and executing migrations from on-premises to Azure
• Strong knowledge of cloud governance, compliance, and security frameworks
• Experience leading cloud migration programs for legacy applications, data centers, and workloads
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with experience guiding technical teams and engaging executive stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
• Experience with Azure migration tooling and methodologies (Azure Migrate, ASR, Database Migration Service)
• Familiarity with multi-region, hybrid cloud, and edge computing architectures

Responsibilities

• Define and implement Azure landing zones with focus on scalability, governance, and security
• Design enterprise cloud architectures across networking, identity, compute, and storage
• Lead on-premises to Azure migration strategies (re-host, re-platform, re-architect)
• Establish governance frameworks including RBAC, tagging standards, and policy compliance
• Conduct cloud readiness and migration assessments to define roadmaps and execution plans
• Design high availability, disaster recovery, and resiliency strategies for mission-critical systems
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and security standards (GDPR, ISO, NIST, CIS)
• Provide technical leadership and collaborate with stakeholders to drive cloud adoption and modernization

Benefits

• Base compensation range of $140,000 - $160,000 plus benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees