Infrastructure Strategist

Cloud Infrastructure Architect PositionWe seek an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Architect to design and implement scalable, secure, and compliant infrastructure on multi-cloud environments.The ideal candidate will have a strong proficiency in automation and cloud-native practices.Key Responsibilities:Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scripts using Terraform, Bicep, PowerShell script, and Ansible for provisioning and configuration of cloud resources.Implement Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates and Bicep for Azure-native deployments.CI/CD Integration:Build and optimize pipelines in Azure DevOps and GitLab for automated deployments.Integrate IaC workflows with GitOps principles and version control systems.Cloud Platform Management:Design and deploy infrastructure on Azure, ensuring adherence to the Well-Architected Framework.Manage configuration drift detection and remediation using scheduled workflows.Migration & Modernization:Lead Azure Migrate projects and Azure Landing Zone designs for on-premises to Azure migrations (VMs, databases, applications).Modernize workloads by containerizing Java/.NET applications and deploying to AKS.Optimize legacy systems for cloud-native architectures using Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) best practices.Security & Compliance:Embed security checks in IaC pipelines using tools like Checkov or GitHub Advanced Security.Implement Identity and Access Management (AAD, Managed Identities) and secure secrets via Azure Key Vault.Monitoring & Optimization:Configure monitoring solutions (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics) for deployed resources.Perform cost optimization and resource utilization analysis.Required Skills:IaC Tools: Terraform, Bicep, AnsibleDevOps Platforms: Azure DevOps, GitLabScripting & Automation: PowerShell, Bash, YAMLMigration Tools: Azure Migrate, Azure Site RecoveryCloud Expertise: ARM, AKS, ACA, App ServicesVersion Control: Git, GitHub/GitLab workflowsAi/Automated Tools: GitHub CopilotSecurity Practices: Policy Enforcement, Compliance Scanning, Secrets ManagementPreferred Qualifications:Experience with Azure Verified Modules (AVM)Familiarity with Container Orchestration and GitOps WorkflowsKnowledge of Multi-Cloud Strategies and Hybrid DeploymentsCertifications: Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer Expert, Terraform Associate, SC-401 SecuritySoft Skills:Strong Problem-Solving and Analytical SkillsCollaboration Across Distributed TeamsExcellent Documentation and Communication Skills