Azure Technical Architect

Job Title: Azure Technical Architect (H1B Sponsorship Available) Job Location: [USA] Job Type: [Full-Time] Sponsorship: New H1B sponsorship available for eligible candidates Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Azure Technical Architect to join our team, with sponsorship for a new H1B visa. In this role, you will design, develop, and implement cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure, ensuring that our cloud infrastructure is scalable, secure, and cost-efficient. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking H1B sponsorship who have deep expertise in Azure cloud services and architecture. Key Responsibilities: Cloud Architecture Design: Lead the design and implementation of Azure-based solutions, including compute, storage, networking, and identity services. Azure Migration: Plan and execute the migration of on-premises infrastructure to Azure, ensuring minimal downtime and high performance. Security and Compliance: Implement best practices for Azure security, including identity management, encryption, and compliance with industry regulations. Automation and DevOps: Work with DevOps teams to build automated infrastructure, leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates. Cloud Strategy and Governance: Develop and manage cloud governance strategies that align with the organization's needs, including cost management, resource allocation, and service monitoring. Collaboration with Teams: Partner with cross-functional teams, including developers, operations, and business stakeholders, to translate business requirements into scalable Azure solutions. Performance Optimization: Continuously optimize cloud architecture for performance, security, and cost, monitoring and troubleshooting Azure environments. Documentation: Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for cloud architectures, processes, and configurations. Required Skills & Experience: Extensive Azure Experience: Proven track record in architecting and deploying solutions using Microsoft Azure services, such as Azure Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure SQL Database. Azure Architecture Expertise: Deep understanding of cloud architecture principles, including designing for scale, redundancy, and fault tolerance in cloud environments. Migration Experience: Experience in migrating on-premises systems or applications to the cloud, specifically Microsoft Azure. Security Expertise: Strong knowledge of Azure security services, including Azure Active Directory, network security groups, and best practices for securing cloud workloads. DevOps and Automation: Proficiency in using automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, PowerShell, Azure CLI, and ARM templates. Networking Knowledge: Expertise in Azure networking components such as Virtual Networks (VNet), VPNs, Load Balancers, and ExpressRoute. Cost Optimization: Ability to manage and optimize cloud resources for cost-effective operations, leveraging Azure's cost management tools. Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and interact with global teams. Education and Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Preferred Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate Preferred Qualifications: 5+ years of experience working as a Cloud Architect or in a similar role. Experience in DevOps practices and tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines. Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. Understanding of Agile methodologies.