Azure Cloud Architect

Job Description

Job Description – Azure Cloud Architect

• Design, deploy, and manage secure, scalable, and high-availability solutions on Microsoft Azure.
  

• Administer Azure environments including provisioning, configuration, monitoring, governance, and security.
  

• Design and implement multi-region and highly available cloud architectures
  

• Build and manage cloud-based applications using Azure services
  

• Implement CI/CD pipelines and automation using Azure DevOps
  

• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using cloud-native tools for consistent deployments
  

• Collaborate with Application, DevOps, and Security teams to ensure best-practice cloud architecture
  

• Manage identity, access controls, and security policies across Azure resources.
  

• Support cloud adoption, modernization, and migration of legacy applications to Azure.
  

• Ensure infrastructure performance, capacity planning, and cost efficiency
  

• Implement data protection, backup, and disaster recovery strategies
  

• Troubleshoot Azure infrastructure issues, vulnerabilities, and technical escalations
  

• Participate in 24/7 on-call support rotation
  

• Maintain architecture documentation, procedures, and knowledge-sharing materials
  

Requirements

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Effective communication and teamwork abilities

Proactive in learning and applying new technologies

Collaborates with development teams, system administrators, and stakeholders for smooth deployments

Creates and maintains documentation for server configurations, deployments, and troubleshooting procedures

Requirements
Technical Competencies Required Skills (Must Have) Security Operations: · 3-5 years experience in SOC, threat detection, or incident response · Proficiency with SIEM platforms (Splunk, ArcSight, QRadar, or similar) · Hands-on experience with EDR solutions (CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne) · Strong understanding of security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST Cybersecurity Framework) · Knowledge of incident response processes and procedures · Experience with security monitoring tools and techniques Technical Knowledge: · Strong understanding of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, VPN, firewalls) · Windows and Linux system administration fundamentals · Knowledge of common attack vectors and threat landscape · Ability to read and interpret logs (Windows Event Logs, Syslog, firewall logs, web logs · Understanding of malware analysis concepts (static vs. dynamic analysis) · Basic scripting knowledge (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) for automation tasks Analytical Skills: · Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities · Strong attention to detail and accuracy · Ability to work through complex investigations methodically · Data-driven decision making · Pattern recognition and anomaly detection capabilities Communication & Documentation: · Excellent written communication for incident reports and escalations · Ability to clearly explain technical findings to non-technical stakeholders · Strong documentation and note-taking practices · Clear verbal communication with team members and other departments Desired Skills (Nice to Have) · Threat Intelligence: Experience consuming and applying threat intelligence · Advanced Forensics: Digital forensics or malware analysis experience · Automation: Experience with Python, Ansible, or similar for playbook automation · Cloud Security: Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP security monitoring · Certifications: GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), CEH, Security+, CISSP, or similar · Incident Response: Prior incident response team experience · Vulnerability Management: Experience with vulnerability assessment and remediation · Compliance: Knowledge of compliance frameworks (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001)