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Azure Cloud Principal Architect

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Location

Maryland

Posted

36 days ago

Salary

$120K - $165K / year

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglishAzureCloudTerraform

Job Description

• Define, own, and evolve the overall Azure cloud architecture vision, strategy, and technical roadmap • Lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale Azure solutions, migrations, and cloud transformations • Serve as the highest-level technical authority and escalation point for Azure architecture and solution decisions • Partner with executive leadership, clients, and key stakeholders to align cloud strategy with business objectives and outcomes • Design, implement, and oversee secure, scalable, and resilient Azure-based cloud infrastructure and solutions • Establish, maintain, and enforce Azure architecture standards, governance models, and security frameworks • Provide technical leadership on DevOps practices, automation, and infrastructure-as-code initiatives • Guide the adoption of best practices for cloud security, compliance, monitoring, and operational excellence • Lead complex troubleshooting, incident response, and root-cause analysis for high-impact or business-critical issues • Mentor, coach, and provide technical leadership to senior engineers, architects, and cross-functional teams • Support and guide cloud modernization, optimization, and cost-management initiatives • Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend strategic adoption where appropriate • Collaborate with project managers to support planning, resource alignment, and successful delivery of cloud initiatives • Document architecture designs, decisions, and standards using established tools and templates • Stay current with Azure services, industry trends, and evolving cloud best practices • Architect and advise on secure, compliant, and scalable Azure Landing Zones aligned with the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF). • Establish governance and operational excellence across multi-subscription environments. • Implement Azure Policy, policy-as-code, and compliance frameworks to ensure consistent standards. • Implement Infrastructure-as-Code using Bicep or Terraform. • Automate deployments and CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps • Drive operational efficiency through automation of governance, monitoring, and remediation processes. • Lead migration projects from on-premises to Azure, ensuring workload compatibility and performance optimization. • Advise customers on how to architect secure and efficient networking solutions, including Azure Firewall, Private Link, and hybrid connectivity. • Provide guidance and solutions to customers on how to optimize performance and resiliency across distributed environments.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field preferred
10+ years of experience in cloud architecture and infrastructure design, with 5+ years in Azure
Extensive experience designing enterprise-scale Azure solutions
Proven ability to influence strategy and technical direction at an organizational level
Proven experience designing and implementing Azure Landing Zones aligned with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
Strong understanding of Azure governance models, including management groups, subscriptions, resource organization, and naming standards
Hands-on experience establishing governance and operational best practices across multi-subscription and multi-environment Azure estates
Demonstrated expertise with Azure Policy, initiatives, and assignments to enforce security, compliance, and cost controls
Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2) and translating requirements into enforceable Azure controls
Ability to design scalable, secure, and compliant cloud architectures that support enterprise workloads
Experience collaborating with security, networking, and platform teams to operationalize governance standards
Demonstrated experience implementing and managing Azure Policy, policy-as-code, and compliance frameworks to enforce governance and security standards
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Bicep and/or Terraform (preferable) for scalable and repeatable Azure deployments
Proven ability to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
Experience driving operational efficiency through automation of governance, monitoring, alerting, and remediation processes
Experience leading or supporting on-premises to Azure migrations, including workload assessment, compatibility planning, and performance optimization
Strong understanding of Azure networking architecture, including Azure Firewall, Private Endpoints/Private Link, VPNs, and hybrid connectivity solutions
Ability to advise customers on performance optimization, resiliency, high availability, and scalability across distributed and hybrid cloud environments
Strong executive communication and leadership skills
Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification (AZ-305) strongly preferred.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy.
401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future.
Flexible time off policies to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Training incentives and bonuses to help you and your career grow.