Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Designation: - Cloud Solution ArchitectLocation: - Noida (Sec-132)Key Responsibilities: - Cloud Solution Design: Lead the design and architecture of cloud solutions on MicrosoftAzure, including infrastructure, platform services, and security solutions. - Client Consultation & Requirement Gathering: Work directly with stakeholders andclients to understand their business needs, goals, and challenges, translating them intoscalable and efficient cloud architectures. - Azure Implementation: Architect and implement end-to-end cloud solutions, leveragingservices such as Azure Compute, Azure Storage, Azure Networking, Azure Security, andAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS). - Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Utilize Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates,Terraform, and Azure DevOps to automate cloud infrastructure provisioning, configuration,and management. - Cloud Migration: Lead cloud migration projects from on-premises environments or othercloud platforms to Azure, ensuring a smooth transition while optimizing for performance,cost, and security. - Security & Compliance: Design and implement secure cloud architectures adhering toindustry standards and regulatory requirements, including GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2. - Strong expertise in Azure security services such as RBAC, Conditional Access, KeyVault, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, and Security Center. Experienced in threatdetection, incident response, regulatory compliance (ISO 27001, GDPR), and enforcingzero-trust security architectures. - Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor, optimize, and ensure high availabilityand scalability of Azure-based solutions, addressing performance bottlenecks and costoptimization opportunities. - Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Collaborate with development, operations,and security teams to implement cloud-based solutions that meet business requirements whileensuring efficient deployment and operation. - Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical leadership to junior architects andengineers, mentoring and guiding them in best practices, architecture patterns, and Azuretechnologies. - Stay Current with Azure Innovations: Continuously explore and evaluate new Azureservices and technologies, assessing how they can enhance existing solutions and deliveradditional value to clients. - Documentation & Best Practices: Create detailed architectural designs, implementationplans, and documentation to ensure solutions are repeatable and maintainable. Define andpromote cloud adoption best practices within the organization. - Cost Management: Develop strategies for cloud cost optimization, ensuring the mostefficient use of resources while aligning with business objectives.Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. - Extensive experience in designing and deploying enterprise-level solutions using Azureservices (e.G., Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Functions,Azure SQL Database, Azure Networking, Azure Active Directory). - Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), with proficiency in tools like Terraform, ARMtemplates, or Azure DevOps pipelines. - Deep understanding of cloud security best practices, networking in cloud environments,and compliance frameworks. - Proven experience in cloud migration strategies, including hybrid cloud models and multi-cloud architectures. - Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern softwaredevelopment practices. - Experience with monitoring and cost management tools such as Azure Monitor, AzureCost Management, and Application Insights. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts toboth technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Proven leadership experience, with a track record of mentoring and guiding junior architectsand engineers.