Azure cloud architect with DNS/DHCP

Darwinbox Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonata Software, a Bengaluru-based leader in AI-first modernization, seeks an Azure cloud architect with DNS/DHCP expertise to lead complex cloud integration programs. You will guide M&A IT integrations, design scalable Azure landing zones, and ensure secure multi-tenant architectures across on‑prem and cloud environments.

Ideal candidates have 10–12 years in IT infra, 5+ years in cloud architecture, strong Azure/Entra ID skills, IaC with Terraform/Bicep, and PKI experience.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years in IT infrastructure with 5+ years in cloud architecture.
• Proven experience leading technical integration of at least 2 mergers/acquisitions.
• Deep knowledge of Azure Management Groups, Subscriptions, Policy and Blueprints.
• Expertise in Azure Active Directory (Entra ID) and cross-tenant synchronization.
• IaC mastery using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.

Responsibilities

• Lead Azure cloud architecture for M&A integration projects.
• Design Azure landing zones for multi-tenant environments.
• Architect hybrid DNS and IPAM/DHCP strategies for merged networks.
• Implement secure routing with Hub‑and‑Spoke, ExpressRoute, and VPNs.
• Manage PKI lifecycle and integration with cloud security services.

Skills

Azure architecture

M&A integration

IaC (Terraform/Bicep)

DNS & DHCP

PKI/AD CS

AWS knowledge

Azure Entra ID

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

AD CS

Azure Portal

AWS VPC

Job description

Sonata Software, with over $1.2 Billion Revenue, is a leading AI-first Modernization Engineering company, powered by our unique Platformation TM framework. Our 6400+ AI Engineers are helping enterprises transform from systems to intelligent business platforms leveraging partner ecosystem to drive speed, efficiency and growth. Our bouquet of Modernization Engineering Services with AI -first approach cuts across Cloud, Data, AI, Dynamics, Test Automation, and Managed Services.

Sonata’s AI-led modernization is enabled by a powerful suite of proprietary tools and assets. At the core is the Harmoni.AI Enterprise Platform, which includes Agent Bridge -a governance and observability framework; Agent Builder -a development toolkit for fungible agents integrated into enterprise systems; and the Agent Marketplace -an internal ecosystem for modular, reusable agents.

Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Sonata Software has a strong global presence, including key regions US, UK, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Australia, DACH (Germany/Switzerland) & Nordics (Finland). We are a trusted partner of Fortune 500 companies in Banking, Financial Services and Insurance; Healthcare and Lifesciences; Telecom, Media, and Technology; and Retail, Manufacturing and Distribution space.

Deep collaborations with partners like Microsoft, AWS, Salesforce, and Snowflake strengthen our ability to deliver cutting-edge AI solutions. Our 30+years of partnership with Microsoft, and being part of the elite Microsoft Inner Circle, places us among the top 1% of global Microsoft partners. Sonata is now among the first companies to earn the Microsoft Frontier Partner Badge Also; Sonata Software is proud to achieve AWS Premier Tier Status in the AWS Partner Network.

Job Title: Azure cloud architect with DNS/DHCP
Experience: 12+ Years
Location: Chennai- WFO
Role Overview

Cloud Architecture & M&A Integration (Primary Azure, Secondary AWS)

• Lead M&A discovery: Assess target companies' IT environments, cloud footprints, and infrastructure maturity.
• Design integration/spin-off strategies: Define day-1 connectivity, day-2 migration phases, and final-state architecture for tenant-to-tenant migrations.
• Architect Azure landing zones: Design scalable, secure, and compliant multi-tenant Azure environments.
• Execute tenant consolidations: Migrate workloads, identities, and subscriptions seamlessly between distinct enterprise environments.

Infrastructure & Core Network Services

• Architect hybrid DNS: Design resilient DNS routing architectures spanning on-premises data centers, Azure Private DNS, and public DNS providers.
• Manage IPAM and DHCP: Oversee IP address management (IPAM) and DHCP strategies to prevent IP conflicts across merging enterprise networks.
• Implement secure routing: Architect Hub-and-Spoke networks, Azure Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, and VPN gateways.

Security & PKI (Public Key Infrastructure)

• Design enterprise PKI: Architect and manage digital certificate lifecycles, root/subordinate Certificate Authorities (CAs), and registration authorities.
• Secure cloud workloads: Integrate PKI with Azure Key Vault, App Gateways, and API Management services for robust encryption in transit.
• Enforce compliance: Establish certificate automated renewal processes (e.g., ACME protocol) to prevent service outages.

Required Technical Skills and Qualifications

Core Experience

• Experience: 10–12 years in IT infrastructure, with at least 5+ years dedicated strictly to cloud architecture.
• M&A Track Record: Proven experience leading the technical integration of at least 2 structural corporate mergers or acquisitions.
• Deep knowledge of Azure Management Groups, Subscriptions, Policy, and Blueprints.
• Advanced proficiency in Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID) and cross-tenant synchronization.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) mastery using Terraform, Bicep, or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.

Network & Security Services

• Expert-level understanding of DNS (split-horizon, forwarding, private zones) and DHCP architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) or third‑party PKI providers (DigiCert, Venafi, PrimeKey).

Preferred & Advantageous Skills

• Multi-Cloud Capabilities: Hands-on architectural experience with AWS services (VPC, Route 53, IAM, AWS Certificate Manager) is a strong plus.
• Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional

Why join Sonata Software?

At Sonata, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build never seen before solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you will not be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

Sonata Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law.