Senior Lead Cloud Architect - Azure (RapidScale)

At RapidScale , exceptional technology is powered by exceptional people. As a growing leader in secure, reliable managed cloud solutions, we help SMBs and enterprises alike simplify IT and unleash innovation. With a broad portfolio spanning AWS, Azure and Google to a full set of Private Cloud and Cybersecurity solutions, RapidScale helps companies turn technology into their biggest competitive advantage. As part of the Cox family of companies, we offer best-in-class benefits, a commitment to work-life balance, and an award-winning workplace experience You will collaborate with a skilled professional services team to assist customers in migrating to and utilizing Azure throughout their entire cloud adoption journey. This includes assessments, design, proof-of-concepts, documentation, planning, execution, and optimization. In this role, you will primarily focus on project delivery with direct customer engagement. What You'll Do: Migration Assessment and Planning: Evaluate application portfolios and strategize migrations to Azure, delivering comprehensive written assessments that include: Total Cost of Ownership models Application migration strategies (6 R's) High-level project plans and work breakdown structures High-level infrastructure designs and diagrams Azure Well-Architected Framework reviews Implementation: Play a hands-on role in implementation teams: Define and maintain the overall technical vision for projects, addressing both customer and internal team needs. Create and maintain detailed diagrams and configuration documentation. Educate customers on Azure services and cloud best practices. Collaboration and Improvement: Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the cloud Solutions Architecture practice: Assist pre-sales teams with project scoping and estimations. Contribute to the development of processes, templates, and project resources. Who You Are: You are passionate about technology and the diverse possibilities that public cloud platforms offer. You enjoy solving existing customer challenges while proactively identifying and addressing new issues. Additionally, you bring the following qualifications: Minimum Experience: BA/BS degree with 8 years of relevant experience, MS degree with 6 years, Ph.D. with 3 years, or 12 years of relevant experience without a college degree. 8 years of diverse solutions architecture experience, with at least 3 years in public cloud. Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) Certification. Hands-on experience with both lift-and-shift and greenfield migrations to Azure. Intermediate experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., ARM, Bicep, Terraform). Intermediate to expert familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., AKS, Container Apps). Familiarity with identity and access models in on-prem (Active Directory) and public cloud (Entra ID, SAML SSO). Intermediate to expert knowledge of IP networking, ExpressRoute, VPN technologies, etc. Preferred Experience: Additional Azure Certifications (AI-102, DP-100, DP-203, AZ-500, AZ-400). Knowledge of PCI, HIPAA, and HITRUST compliance related to cloud infrastructure. Understanding of common Infrastructure as Code and DevOps patterns (Terraform, ARM/Bicep, immutable deployments, CI/CD pipelines). Familiarity with AWS and/or GCP. Industry experience in sectors such as: Healthcare/HealthTech Financial Services/FinTech SaaS E-Commerce USD 142,100.00 - 236,800.00 per year Compensation: Compensation includes a base salary of $142,100.00 - $236,800.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program. 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