Senior Azure Cloud Architect
Core
Design, govern, and evolve enterprise Microsoft Azure cloud architecture strategy, ensuring environments are secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective while driving cloud adoption and modernization.
Role type
Senior IC Azure Cloud Architect
Builds
Enterprise-scale Azure Landing Zones, secure networking architectures, and cloud-native solutions across IaaS, PaaS, containers, data, and AI.
Domain
Cloud Infrastructure & Enterprise Architecture
Required skills
Azure architecture, cloud governance, security (Zero Trust), cloud migration strategies, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD automation, stakeholder management, cost optimization, compliance frameworks, Kubernetes
Preferred skills
AWS/GCP interoperability, advanced cloud security certifications, TOGAF, strategic leadership
Technologies
Microsoft Azure, Terraform, Bicep, ARM, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Microsoft Entra ID, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, AKS, Azure Policy
Responsibilities
Develop Azure architecture roadmaps and target-state designs; Lead Landing Zone design and subscription strategies; Define governance frameworks and security baselines; Drive cloud migration and modernization initiatives; Optimize cloud costs and promote DevOps practices; Mentor teams and present solutions to executive leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight (via careerplan.io/jobs/744000152898679-senior-azure-cloud-architect-at-sgs)