Job Title- Senior Azure Cloud Architect
Project Location – FORT WASHINGTON, PA 3 DAYS A WEEK ONSITE
Duration- 6+ months contract to hire
Visa- USC/ GC
Job Description-:
What is the opportunity: The Cloud Engineer is an IT professional responsible for the design implementation management and support of the cloud-based infrastructure and services. This role will work closely with development security and operations teams to ensure Microsoft Azure environment is secure scalable and aligned with business goals. What are the primary responsibilities:
• Implement and support Azure-based infrastructure solutions IAAS PAAS SAAS components.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using tools like ARM templates Bicep or Terraform.
• Manage and monitor Azure resources using Azure Monitor Log Analytics and Application Insights.
• Implement and maintain security best practices including role-based access control RBAC network security groups NSGs and Azure Policy.
• Support hybrid cloud environments and integrate on-premises systems with Azure services.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate Azure services into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Optimize Azure resource usage and manage cost through Azure Cost Management and budgeting tools.
• Maintain documentation of cloud architecture configurations and operational procedures.
• Stay up to date with Azure innovations and recommend improvements to existing cloud strategies.
Does this describe you:
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Do you have these qualifications :Essentials:
• Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of experience in cloud engineering or IT infrastructure with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Hands-on experience with core Azure services e.g. Azure VMs Azure Storage Azure Networking Entra ID Hybrid.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell Azure CLI or Python.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code IaC tools such as ARM templates Bicep or Terraform.
• Solid understanding of networking identity and security in Azure environments.
Preferred:
• Microsoft certifications such as:\no Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104\no Azure Solutions Architect Expert AZ-305\no Azure DevOps Engineer Expert AZ-400
• Experience with Azure Application Gateway Firewall Load Balancing Azure Kubernetes Service AKS Azure Functions and Logic Apps.
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud tools like Azure Arc and Azure Stack.
• Experience with monitoring and alerting tools in Azure.