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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for director azure cloud in the United States is $138,766.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,000.00 and $172,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Director Azure Cloud is a senior IT leader responsible for overseeing an organization's cloud strategy, operations, and projects specifically related to Microsoft Azure. They manage cloud architecture, ensure security and compliance, optimize costs, and lead teams to deliver scalable cloud solutions. This role also involves collaborating with other departments to align Azure cloud initiatives with business goals and staying updated on the latest Azure technologies and best practices.

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As a Director Azure Cloud, one frequent challenge is coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure seamless migration of legacy systems to Azure without disrupting business operations. Managing data security and compliance across various regions, while also optimizing costs and performance, can be complex in large-scale environments. Additionally, it's important to foster collaboration between IT, security, and business units to address evolving technical requirements and stakeholder expectations throughout the migration process.

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To thrive as a Director Azure Cloud, you need deep expertise in cloud architecture, migration strategies, and enterprise-level IT management, typically with a degree in computer science or related field and significant experience with Azure solutions. Familiarity with tools like Azure DevOps, ARM templates, and certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert are highly valued. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills set top candidates apart in managing teams and stakeholder expectations. These skills ensure successful cloud adoption, secure operations, and alignment with business objectives in a rapidly evolving technology environment.
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Senior Azure Cloud Applications & Infrastructure Lead

Masterapp Labs

Alpharetta, GA • On-site

$50 - $55/hr

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Posted 8 days ago

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Job description

Position: - Senior Azure Cloud Applications & Infrastructure Lead 

Location: Alpharetta , Georgia. Onsite work schedule.

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 12+ Months, extension likely for many years

Interview Type: MS team interview/In-person

Job Description: Immediate interview.

Senior Azure Cloud Applications & Infrastructure Lead

Experience Required: 10+ Years

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Azure Cloud Applications & Infrastructure Lead to support and manage enterprise cloud-based applications and infrastructure hosted on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Azure cloud technologies, application support, infrastructure operations, and team leadership. This role requires both hands-on technical capabilities and the ability to lead and coordinate onsite and offshore teams supporting critical business applications built on .NET and Java platforms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the support, maintenance, and optimization of Azure-hosted applications and infrastructure.
  • Manage production support and operational activities for applications developed using .NET and Java technologies.
  • Act as the primary technical lead for Azure cloud operations, infrastructure management, and application support.
  • Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams across onsite and offshore locations.
  • Drive incident management, root cause analysis (RCA), problem resolution, and continuous service improvements.
  • Collaborate with development, architecture, security, and business teams to ensure application availability and performance.
  • Monitor cloud infrastructure, application health, performance metrics, and capacity requirements.
  • Implement cloud governance, security best practices, and operational excellence standards.
  • Manage deployments, environment configurations, and release coordination activities.
  • Mentor support engineers and provide technical leadership across teams.
  • Support disaster recovery, business continuity, and high-availability solutions within Azure.
  • Participate in major incident management and on-call support activities as required.

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of overall IT experience with strong expertise in cloud application support and infrastructure management.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting and managing Microsoft Azure environments.
  • Strong knowledge of Azure services, including:
    • Azure Virtual Machines
    • Azure App Services
    • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
    • Azure Storage
    • Azure Networking
    • Azure Load Balancers
    • Azure Monitor
    • Azure Log Analytics
    • Microsoft Defender for Cloud
    • Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)
  • Experience supporting enterprise applications built on .NET and Java platforms.
  • Strong understanding of cloud architecture, infrastructure operations, and application lifecycle management.
  • Proven experience leading distributed teams, including offshore resources.
  • Expertise in troubleshooting complex application and infrastructure issues.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Strong understanding of ITIL processes, including Incident, Problem, Change, and Release Management.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Azure certifications such as:
    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
    • Azure Administrator Associate
    • Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes technologies.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep).
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, or similar platforms.
  • Experience supporting large-scale enterprise and mission-critical environments.

Required Skills

  • Microsoft Azure
  • Azure Cloud Operations
  • Azure Infrastructure Management
  • Application Production Support
  • .NET Application Support
  • Java Application Support
  • AKS/Kubernetes
  • DevOps & CI/CD
  • Cloud Monitoring & Observability
  • Incident & Problem Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Offshore Team Coordination
  • Stakeholder Management

Company Description

MasterApp Labs is direct vendor of various State clients