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Job Description:
As a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect - Azure, you will lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable and secure Azure cloud solutions for our clients. Your expertise will help shape the future of cloud strategy and architecture, driving innovation and enabling businesses to transform through cloud adoption.
You will work closely with stakeholders to define cloud strategies, optimize existing environments, and ensure the successful deployment and management of Azure-based solutions. This is a dynamic role requiring strong technical, analytical, and communication skills to drive successful client outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and architecture of complex cloud solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure.
- Develop and implement cloud strategies, standards, and best practices to optimize cloud environments.
- Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs and translate them into effective cloud solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and engineering teams.
- Perform cloud environment assessments and recommend optimization strategies.
- Ensure security and compliance across cloud infrastructure and applications.
- Engage in pre-sales activities, including client presentations, proposal development, and scope definition.
- Stay current with the latest Azure offerings, trends, and best practices.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree plus a minimum of 8-10 years of experience OR 12 years of professional experience may be substituted in lieu of degree
- Ability to obtain a National Security Clearance or a U.S. Federal Government Public Trust
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure, including hands-on experience with Azure IaaS and PaaS services.
- Strong understanding of cloud security, networking, storage, and management tools.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable, high-performance cloud solutions.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience in working with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code).
- Azure certification(s) such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent.