We are looking for a Senior Cloud Architect specializing in Azure who is experienced at leading application migration assessments, cloud readiness evaluations, and delivering high-quality architectural designs. The successful candidate will have expertise in Azure, networking, security, IAM, Kubernetes (AKS), containers, Azure App Service, DevOps practices, and GitHub Actions. This role requires strong analytical abilities, proactive communication, and outstanding soft skills to effectively engage with stakeholders and teams. Work Location: United States of America If located near a Rackspace office, you’ll work a hybrid schedule… two days in the office and three days work from home. If not located near an office, you may work 100% remotely. Conduct comprehensive application migration and cloud readiness assessments. Lead high-level and detailed architectural designs covering Azure Well Architected Framework pillars and application modernization requirements. Facilitate requirement-gathering workshops, clearly translating business and technical requirements into actionable design documents. Develop and present Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) calculations and migration cost analyses to stakeholders. Provide expert guidance and leadership throughout cloud migration and modernization projects, ensuring alignment with architectural best practices. Collaborate proactively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, developers, project managers, and business stakeholders. Ensure clear, concise, and proactive communication across all levels of the organization. Travel up to 15% domestically.