Cloud Solution Architect (CSA) - Azure Local (Hybrid Infrastructure)

CNX; Finland; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Concentrix is seeking a Cloud Solution Architect with deep expertise in Azure Local (Azure Stack HCI) to design and deliver hybrid cloud architectures for enterprise customers, including regulated environments. You will drive Azure Local and hybrid cloud deployments, act as a trusted advisor, and translate business needs into technical design.

The role covers end-to-end delivery, integration with Azure Arc, VMs, Kubernetes, and networking/storage.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Azure Local / Azure Stack HCI.
• Strong Azure infrastructure knowledge: Compute (VMs).
• Networking and storage fundamentals.
• Experience with Azure Arc.
• Hybrid and multi-cloud architectures.
• Windows Server administration and AD DS.
• Microsoft Entra ID and Entra Connect.
• Hyper‑V, clustering and high availability.
• IAM basics and security hardening fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure Local / Azure Stack HCI solutions.
• Architect hybrid environments integrating Azure Arc, VMs and Kubernetes.
• Lead end-to-end delivery including deployment and configuration.
• Support hybrid/cloud migrations and modernization efforts.
• Troubleshoot complex infra issues with a security-first approach.
• Collaborate with CSAMs, partners and engineering teams to share assets.

Skills

Azure Local

Azure Stack HCI

Azure Arc

Hybrid cloud

Networking

Storage

Windows Server

Active Directory

Entra ID

Hyper-V

IAM basics

Security hardening

Job description

Job Title: Cloud Solution Architect (CSA) - Azure Local (Hybrid Infrastructure)

Job Description

We're Concentrix. The intelligent transformation partner. Solution-focused. Tech-powered. Intelligence-fueled. The global technology and services leader that powers the world's best brands, today and into the future. We're solution-focused, tech-powered, intelligence-fueled. With unique data and insights, deep industry expertise, and advanced technology solutions, we're the intelligent transformation partner that powers a world that works, helping companies become refreshingly simple to work, interact, and transact with. We shape new game-changing careers in over 70 countries, attracting the best talent. The Concentrix Technical Products and Services team is the driving force behind Concentrix's transformation, data, and technology services. We integrate world-class digital engineering, creativity, and a deep understanding of human behavior to find and unlock value through tech-powered and intelligence-fueled experiences. We combine human-centered design, powerful data, and strong tech to accelerate transformation at scale. You will be surrounded by the best in the world providing market leading technology and insights to modernize and simplify the customer experience. Within our professional services team, you will deliver strategic consulting, design, advisory services, market research, and contact center analytics that deliver insights to improve outcomes and value for our clients. Hence achieving our vision. Our game-changers around the world have devoted their careers to ensuring every relationship is exceptional. And we're proud to be recognized with awards such as "World's Best Workplaces," "Best Companies for Career Growth," and "Best Company Culture," year after year. Join us and be part of this journey towards greater opportunities and brighter futures. We are looking for a Cloud Solution Architect with strong expertise in Azure Local (Azure Stack HCI) to support enterprise and regulated customers in designing and delivering hybrid cloud solutions.

This is a customer-facing role responsible for:

• Driving Azure Local and hybrid cloud architecture
• Acting as a trusted technical advisor
• Delivering secure, resilient, and scalable infrastructure solutions

While Azure Local is the primary focus, the role requires flexibility to support broader Azure infrastructure and hybrid scenarios, ensuring effective utilization across multiple customer engagements.

Key Responsibilities:

Azure Local & Hybrid Architecture:

• Design and implement Azure Local / Azure Stack HCI solutions
• Architect hybrid environments integrating: Azure Arc
• Virtual Machines and Kubernetes
• Networking and storage

Enable cloud-consistent operations across on-premises and Azure

Customer Delivery & Execution:

• Lead end-to-end delivery, including: Azure Local deployment and configuration
• Hybrid/cloud migration and modernization
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and platform issues
• Deliver high-quality, repeatable technical engagements

Trusted Advisor & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary technical contact for customers
• Build strong relationships from technical teams to executive stakeholders
• Translate business requirements into technical architecture

Operations, Resilience & Optimization

• Support customers in: Monitoring and operational stability
• Performance optimization
• Disaster recovery and business continuity

Improve overall operational maturity and reliability

Security & Governance

• Guide customers on: Identity (Microsoft Entra ID + Active Directory)
• Access control, governance, and compliance
• Contribute to secure-by-design hybrid architectures

Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

• Collaborate with: CSAMs, partners, and engineering teams
• Contribute to reusable assets, IP, and best practices

Required Technical Skills:

Core (Must-have)

• Deep expertise in Azure Local / Azure Stack HC I
• Strong Azure infrastructure knowledge: Compute (VMs)
• Networking
• Storage
• Experience with: Azure Arc
• Hybrid and multi-cloud architectures

Hybrid / On-Prem (Critical Requirement)

• Strong understanding of: Windows Server administration
• Active Directory (AD DS)
• Microsoft Entra ID and Entra Connect
• Virtualization: Hyper‑V
• Clustering and high availability
• Infrastructure fundamentals: Storage (S2D, SAN concepts)
• Networking (segmentation, connectivity)

Security (Expected)

• Identity and access management fundamentals
• Certificate usage (PKI awareness; deep expertise not required)
• Infrastructure hardening and compliance fundamentals

Additional Skills (Strongly Preferred)

• Disaster recovery and backup solutions
• Proven experience working in environments with very high security requirements
• Strong awareness of classified, regulated, or sovereign IT environments
• Experience operating in complex enterprise IT landscapes
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and strong adher

The candidate must be able to operate confidently across both cloud and on-prem environments