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Position: Azure Enterprise Solutions Architect Location: 100% Remote We're looking for a skilled Azure Enterprise Solution Architect to lead strategic consulting initiatives across multiple clients. This individual will focus on Azure-based infrastructure, large-scale AI deployments, modern data solutions, and enterprise integrations. This role blends high-level architectural planning with hands-on delivery, emphasizing scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions using Microsoft Azure. A critical aspect of this position involves guiding clients in the adoption of Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot, and robust HA/DR capabilities to support essential systems. Strategic Architecture & Engagement Leadership • Drive architecture strategy and governance across engagements centered on Microsoft Azure, emphasizing AI integration, modernization of data ecosystems, and enterprise-wide connectivity. • Spearhead the development of intelligent, automated solutions using Azure OpenAI and Copilot technologies. • Partner with client stakeholders to align architectural solutions with business objectives, technical constraints, and regulatory needs. Infrastructure Architecture & Continuity Planning • Engineer high-performance, secure, and scalable Azure environments within diverse, multi-tenant client setups. • Define and implement comprehensive DR and HA frameworks using Azure tools like Site Recovery, Backup, and cross-region failover strategies. • Utilize native Azure resilience services including Availability Zones, Load Balancers, Traffic Manager, and VM Scale Sets. Automation & System Optimization • Employ Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Bicep, ARM, and Terraform, along with scripting via PowerShell, to streamline infrastructure provisioning and operations. • Monitor and fine-tune systems using Azure-native tools like Monitor, Log Analytics, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud. • Lead development of cross-platform workflows and integration APIs. • Manage APIM, transformation logic, and integration frameworks. Security & Governance • Apply best-in-class security frameworks, including RBAC, NSGs, Azure Policy, and Defender for Cloud to enforce compliance and protect enterprise environments. • Promote governance across identity management, access controls, data security, and platform-level configurations. Required Experience & Skills Technical Proficiency • Extensive hands-on experience with Azure's core services including compute, storage, networking, identity, and hybrid configurations. • Strong background in designing resilient architectures using enterprise-grade HA/DR strategies. • Practical expertise in integrating AI solutions like Azure OpenAI and Microsoft Copilot into production environments. • Proficient in Azure data services such as Azure Data Factory, Synapse, and Databricks, alongside enterprise integration and API solutions. Certifications (Required) Must hold at least one foundational and one architect-level certification: • AZ-104 - Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate or • AZ-204 - Microsoft Azure Developer Associate • AZ-305 - Azure Solutions Architect Expert

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