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Job Description: • Our client is looking for a Senior Azure Cloud Architect to lead cloud design, governance, and modernization efforts across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. • This senior-level role combines architecture leadership, governance design, and hands-on Azure expertise. You'll collaborate with business and technology teams to develop frameworks, standards, and architectures that power scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud ecosystems. What You'll Do • Design and document Azure cloud architectures, standards, and governance frameworks. • Define and implement hybrid and multi-cloud strategies integrating Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and on-prem systems. • Lead Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automation efforts using Terraform, ARM, or Pulumi. • Implement cloud security and compliance practices (IAM, RBAC, Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, encryption). • Drive FinOps strategies to ensure cost optimization and performance efficiency. • Support and mentor cloud engineers in solution delivery and automation. • Collaborate cross-functionally to align cloud solutions with business goals and cybersecurity standards. Key Skills & Experience • 10+ years of IT experience, with 6 10 years in Azure Cloud Architecture. • Expertise in Azure compute, storage, networking, containers (AKS, Docker), and serverless services. • Working knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (1 2 years ideal); exposure to AWS/OCI is a plus. • Experience with on-prem to cloud integrations and hybrid network design. • Strong background in DevOps automation (GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins) and IaC tools. • Proficiency in Microsoft Visio for architectural documentation. • Knowledge of Zero Trust frameworks and security standards (CIS, NIST, ISO 27001). • Familiarity with FinOps, Azure Monitor, and cost optimization tools. Technical Expertise • Infrastructure: Azure Compute (VMs, Scale Sets, Batch), Storage, Networking, ExpressRoute, VPNs. • Data & Analytics: Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, Event Hubs, Cosmos DB. • Automation: Terraform, Ansible, ARM, Pulumi, Jenkins, GitHub Actions. • Security: IAM, RBAC, Defender for Cloud, Azure Key Vault, WAF, NSG, Managed Identities. • Monitoring: Azure Monitor, Network Watcher, SolarWinds, Splunk, Chronicle Security. • Architecture Tools: Microsoft Visio, Azure Architecture Center. Preferred Background • Proven experience designing multi-cloud architectures (Azure + Google Cloud Platform/AWS). • Strong understanding of hybrid cloud governance, frameworks, and policies. • Hands-on experience implementing disaster recovery (DR) and backup strategies. • Strong communication skills - able to translate complex concepts for business stakeholders. Send resumes to vijay at brandonconsulting dot com Brandon Consulting Associates, Inc. is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and has been in business for 29years.

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