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Neotecra

Azure Cloud Architect

New York, NY · On-site

$71 - $90.50/hr

We're currently seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to join our client's Cloud Architecture & Strategy team. This role is ideal for someone who excels in designing scalable, secure, and well ...

Robustware

Azure Cloud Architect

Addison, TX · On-site

$63 - $80/hr

Azure Cloud Architect (Hands-On - Platform Engineering & Modernization) Onsite: Addison, TX Onsite Interview required Candidates coming from large enterprise is not preferred, small-mid size orgs ...

RightTalents LLC

Azure Cloud Architect

Richmond, VA · On-site

$62.75 - $82/hr

Azure Cloud Architect Location: Richmond, VA (Onsite) Client: State of VA Duration: 12 months Required Certification: Microsoft Certification in Azure Solutions Architect Required Skills: Strong ...

Highbrow LLC

Azure Cloud Architect

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$120 - $150/hr

Azure Cloud Architect Job ID: 2023-12437 Job Location: Berkeley Heights, NJ or Alpharetta, GA Job Travel Location(s): # Positions: 3 Employment Type: W2 Candidate Constraints: Duration: # of Layers:0 ...

SOFT Inc.

Azure Cloud Architect

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$71.75 - $91.25/hr

SOFT's client located in New York, NY ( Hybrid ) is looking for a Azure Cloud Architect for a long term contract assignment. Current Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification is strongly ...

Mizuho Financial Group

Azure Cloud Architect

New York, NY · On-site +1

$112K - $195K/yr

Join Mizuho as an Azure Cloud Architect! We're seeking a highly skilled Azure Cloud Architect to join our Cloud Platform Team. You will drive the design and implementation of enterprise-scale Azure ...

Talent Groups

Azure Cloud Architect

Dallas, TX · On-site

$63 - $82.25/hr

Job Summary The Cloud Architect leads the design, implementation, and governance of primarily Azure-based infrastructure and services across a hybrid cloud environment including a limited AWS ...

Highbrow LLC

Azure Cloud Architect

Berkeley Heights, NJ · On-site

$120 - $150/hr

Azure Cloud Architect Job ID: 2023-12437 Job Location: Berkeley Heights, NJ or Alpharetta, GA Job Travel Location(s): # Positions: 3 Employment Type: W2 Candidate Constraints: Duration: # of Layers:0 ...

Staffingine LLC

Azure Cloud Architect

Chicago, IL · On-site

$67 - $85.25/hr

Azure Cloud Architect Job Location: Chicago, IL Job Type: Contract Key skills required for the role * Infrastructure as Code IaC Mastery * Proficiency in Azure CloudFormation and Terraform is ...

Palnar

Azure Cloud Architect

$66.50 - $84.75/hr

MDM Management, Vnet groups The Azure Cloud Architect will be a support person to Infrastructure to assist with setting up Azure in a way that will benefit DEQ. The Department of Environment Quality ...

R2 Technologies Corporation

Azure Cloud Architect

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$61 - $79.50/hr

Azure Cloud Architect Atlanta, GA or TX We hire the best employees to serve our customers. We are looking for an experienced Software Developers and Engineers who has a passion for building software ...

talentmovers inc

Azure Cloud Architect

Newark, CA · On-site

$73 - $93/hr

Azure Cloud Architect Location : Newark, CA [Onsite only] Rate : On Fulltime Local Only Candidate Requirements * Years of Experience Required: 12-14 overall years of experience in the field.

Palnar

Azure Cloud Architect

$66.50 - $84.75/hr

MDM Management, Vnet groups The Azure Cloud Architect will be a support person to Infrastructure to assist with setting up Azure in a way that will benefit DEQ. The Department of Environment Quality ...

Crox Consulting Inc

Azure Cloud Architect

New York, NY · On-site

$62 - $65/hr

Document architectural designs (Microsoft Visio), cloud governance frameworks, cloud standards, and implementation guides. Strong understanding of: * Azure compute services (VMs, Scale-Sets, Batch)

Yale University

Senior Azure Cloud Architect

New York, NY · On-site

$71 - $90.50/hr

Senior Azure Cloud Architect Location: 2 Broadway, New York, NY (Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite & 2 Days Remote) Duration: Long Term Position Overview This role is primarily focused on developing cloud ...

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An Azure Cloud Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. They develop cloud architectures that align with business objectives, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-efficiency. The role requires expertise in Azure services, networking, security, and DevOps practices. Azure Cloud Architects collaborate with IT teams, developers, and stakeholders to optimize cloud infrastructure and guide cloud adoption strategies.

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As an Azure Cloud Architect, your daily tasks often include designing cloud solutions, overseeing migrations of on-premises systems to Azure, and ensuring cloud infrastructures are secure and cost-effective. You’ll collaborate closely with development teams, IT professionals, and business stakeholders to align technical solutions with organizational objectives. Troubleshooting, updating architecture documentation, and participating in strategic planning sessions are also common responsibilities. This role requires staying up-to-date with evolving Azure technologies and best practices to deliver the most efficient and scalable solutions.

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To thrive as an Azure Cloud Architect, you need a robust understanding of cloud architecture, Microsoft Azure services, networking, and security, usually backed by a degree in computer science or related field and substantial hands-on experience. Familiarity with tools like Azure Resource Manager, PowerShell, DevOps practices, and certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert are highly valued. Strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and project management skills help you collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage complex projects efficiently. These skills ensure you can design, implement, and optimize scalable, secure cloud solutions that meet business needs.

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Azure Cloud Architect

Neotecra

New York, NY • On-site

$71 - $90.50/hr

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Job description

We’re currently seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to join our client’s Cloud Architecture & Strategy team.
This role is ideal for someone who excels in designing scalable, secure, and well-governed Azure cloud environments, while also helping drive multi/hybrid-cloud strategy and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) maturity across the organization.

Role Overview

The Cloud Architect will be responsible for developing cloud architectures, frameworks, governance standards, and policies to support enterprise transformation initiatives.
You’ll collaborate with business and technical teams to design secure, scalable, and cost-optimized Azure solutions, and guide engineering teams in implementing those architectures.

This position also involves working on hybrid/on-prem integrations and contributing to the organization’s Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design Azure-based architectures aligned with security, compliance, and business requirements.

  • Develop cloud governance frameworks, standards, and best practices.

  • Assess on-prem workloads for cloud suitability and define migration roadmaps.

  • Document designs and frameworks using Microsoft Visio and other tools.

  • Define and implement disaster recovery (DR) and backup strategies.

  • Promote Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM, Pulumi) and automation via CI/CD pipelines.

  • Collaborate with DevOps, Security, Networking, and Finance teams to ensure seamless cloud operations.

  • Support multi-cloud and hybrid connectivity, including VPNs and ExpressRoute.

  • Ensure FinOps practices and cost governance using Azure Cost Management.

  • Implement cloud security and compliance controls following CIS, NIST, and ISO 27001 frameworks.

Core Skills & Experience
Skill AreaRequired ExperienceAzure (Primary Cloud)6–10 yearsGCP (Secondary)1–2 yearsHybrid/On-Prem Knowledge4–6 yearsCloud Networking & DevOps4–6 yearsCloud Security2–3 yearsCloud FinOps1–2 yearsMicrosoft Visio (Documentation)2–3 years
Technical Expertise

  • Azure Compute: VMs, Scale Sets, Batch

  • Azure Storage: Blobs, Files, Data Lake

  • Data Platforms: Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks, Event Hubs

  • Databases: Azure SQL, Managed Instance, Hyperscale, Cosmos DB

  • Serverless & Containers: Functions, Logic Apps, AKS, Docker, OpenShift

  • Networking: vNet, Hub-Spoke, Peering, VPN, ExpressRoute, Application Gateway

  • Security: IAM, RBAC, Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, WAF, Managed Identities

  • IaC & CI/CD: Terraform, ARM, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD

  • Monitoring & Cost Optimization: Azure Monitor, Advisor, Cost Management

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade Azure architectures.

  • Strong understanding of cloud governance, frameworks, and compliance.

  • Hands-on experience with Terraform and DevOps automation.

  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate with business and technical stakeholders.

  • Knowledge of multi-cloud interoperability (AWS, GCP, OCI – nice to have).