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Job Title: Principal Architect and Platform Owner - Azure Summary: The Principal Architect and Platform Owner for IPH Calandra- Azure based platform, will lead architecture and design reviews, own and evolve the Calandra blueprint, and oversee critical transformation services. This role requires coordination with vendors and internal stakeholders on infrastructure, security, and compliance, driving alignment and transformation to common IPH hosting platform. The role also drives transformation migration of IPH entities to IPH Calandra. Responsibilities: • Lead architecture and design reviews for Azure and M365 environments • Own and evolve the Calandra blueprint, including Tier 0 and Tier 1 services • Oversee technology, architecture, policies, and configurations • Coordinate with vendors (e.g., Hexaware) and internal stakeholders on infrastructure, security, and compliance • Drive migrations and integrations, with stakeholder alignment • Lead governance structures like CoPs, and Architecture Review Board (ARB) • Ensure platform ownership and design document accountability • Expand Calandra platform to include enterprise applications Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field • 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and architecture • Experience is migration infrastructure and services to Azure cloud • Expertise in Azure Landing zones and Azure stack • Strong understanding of security, compliance, and governance • Excellent communication and coordination skills • Ability to lead and manage complex projects Preferred Qualifications: • Migration to Azure Stack • Azure Certified Mentor; Any cloud architecture certification • Principal Azure Architect with excellent communication skills • Work with 3rd party vendors to deliver transformation projects • Masters in engineering or management

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