Azure Cloud Architect

Birlasoft; Dadri; Remote; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Birlasoft seeks an Azure Cloud Architect to design and implement enterprise-scale Azure solutions, including Landing Zones, Entra ID, and security governance. You will define architecture standards and drive modernization in line with CAF and Well-Architected best practices.

Location: Anywhere in India. You will partner with senior stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable foundations and lead cross-functional teams through cloud transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of IT experience with 7+ years in Azure Cloud Architecture.
• Proven experience designing and deploying Azure Landing Zones at enterprise scale.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Entra ID and identity modernization initiatives.
• Experience with cloud migrations, platform modernization, and governance implementation.
• Strong stakeholder management and technical leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure Landing Zones at enterprise scale.
• Define cloud architecture standards and secure Azure foundations.
• Drive modernization initiatives aligned with CAF and Well-Architected Framework.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
• Governance, security, and automation to reduce operational risk.

Skills

Azure Landing Zones

Microsoft Entra ID

Cloud governance

Security architecture

Enterprise-scale cloud transformation

CAF (Cloud Adoption Framework)

Well-Architected Framework

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Education

Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)

Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)

Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500)

TOGAF (Preferred)

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Cloud Architect with extensive experience in designing and implementing Azure Landing Zones, Microsoft Entra ID, cloud governance, security, and enterprise-scale cloud transformation initiatives. The role involves defining cloud architecture standards, establishing secure and scalable Azure foundations, and driving modernization initiatives aligned with Microsoft's Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well-Architected Framework.

Location: Anywhere In India

Experience & Qualifications

• 12+ years of overall IT experience with 7+ years in Azure Cloud Architecture.
• Proven experience designing and deploying Azure Landing Zones at enterprise scale.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Entra ID and identity modernization initiatives.
• Experience with cloud migrations, platform modernization, and governance implementation.
• Strong stakeholder management and technical leadership skills.

Preferred Certifications

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
• Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)
• Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500)
• TOGAF (Preferred)

Success Measures

• Successful deployment of enterprise Azure Landing Zones.
• Secure and compliant Microsoft Entra implementation.
• Reduced cloud operational risks through governance and automation.
• Standardized Azure architecture across business units.

Improved identity security posture aligned to Zero Trust principles