Remote Azure Cloud Security Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Req ID: 389317 

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Azure Cloud Solutions Architect - Remote in US to join our team in Chicago, Illinois (US-IL), United States (US).

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Solutions Architect to lead the design, architecture, and migration of enterprise solutions to Microsoft Azure. This role will be responsible for designing secure, scalable, and high-performing cloud solutions while providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Azure cloud services, cloud migration strategies, infrastructure-as-code, and modern application architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of Azure cloud solutions, including cloud transformation and migration initiatives.
• Design and deliver secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions that meet both functional and non-functional business requirements.
• Create, review, and maintain architecture artifacts, solution designs, technical documentation, and implementation roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to cloud architecture best practices and industry standards.
• Evaluate solution alternatives and present recommendations to internal and external stakeholders, including Director-level leadership and above, clearly outlining benefits, risks, and trade-offs.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to define cloud strategies, solution architectures, and deployment approaches.
• Lead on-premises to Azure migration efforts, including application modernization and cloud adoption initiatives.
• Mentor and guide team members, conduct design reviews, and ensure the quality and completeness of technical deliverables.
• Proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate project risks, issues, dependencies, and assumptions while partnering closely with Program and Project Managers.
• Support governance, security, compliance, and operational excellence initiatives within Azure environments.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years experience designing and architecting enterprise solutions using Microsoft Azure services, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Hands-on experience implementing modern cloud architectures with a focus on scalability, flexibility, maintainability, and extensibility.
• Must have experience migrating on-premises applications and workloads to Azure Cloud.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation technologies, including one or more of:
• ARM Templates
• Azure Blueprints
• Terraform
• Ansible
• Experience designing and implementing Azure compute services such as:
• Azure App Services
• Azure Functions
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• API Apps
• Web Apps
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity and access management, security, monitoring, and governance principles.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence technical and business stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with Azure analytics and data services, including two or more of the following:
• Azure Data Lake
• Azure Data Factory
• Azure Synapse Analytics
• Power BI
• Hands-on experience with multiple Azure compute technologies, including:
• Azure Functions
• API Apps
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Azure App Services
• Experience with Azure database technologies such as:
• Azure SQL Database
• Azure Cosmos DB
• Azure Database for MySQL
• Azure API for FHIR
• Experience designing and developing cloud-native applications utilizing:
• Azure Blob Storage
• Azure Table Storage
• Azure SQL
• Azure Cosmos DB
• RESTful APIs and data access technologies (Core SQL, Azure Table API, Gremlin API)
• Azure certifications such as:
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Azure Administrator Associate
• Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
• Experience working in Agile and DevOps delivery environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this remote role is $122,600- $227,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is [annual salary range or hourly range]. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. If the position offered in temporary, the position will not be eligible for incentive compensation.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com, @nttdatafed.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us.

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