Infrastructure Modernization Azure Architect

NTT MSC Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Azure Architect to help clients modernise, migrate, and optimise their infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. You will work across presales, solution design, client advisory and delivery handover to move from legacy environments to secure, scalable cloud platforms.

The role covers Azure Landing Zones, networking, governance, cost considerations, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Microsoft technology experience with hands-on Azure infrastructure architecture.
• Experience with Azure Landing Zones, Azure networking, migration design and cloud IaaS.
• Strong understanding of hybrid connectivity, identity, governance and operating models.
• Experience supporting presales or solution development in a cloud SI/consulting environment.
• Ability to present to senior client stakeholders including CxO level.

Responsibilities

• Design Azure infrastructure modernisation solutions for enterprise clients.
• Lead Azure migration planning and 6Rs assessment for applications and infra.
• Design Landing Zones, networking, identity integration, governance and foundations.
• Support IaC approaches using Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates or similar.
• Collaborate with DevOps, platform, network, security, and operations teams.
• Support presales activities, including solution shaping and client workshops.
• Explain cost, performance, governance and FinOps considerations across Azure IaaS.
• Translate client challenges into actionable cloud roadmaps.

Skills

Azure architecture

Migration planning

Azure Landing Zones

Presales support

Solution design

Cloud governance

Cost optimisation / FinOps

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA
Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Role Overview

NTT DATA is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Modernisation Azure Architect to join our Cloud & Security practice in Malaysia, supporting clients across the ASEAN region.

This role is focused on helping clients modernise, migrate, and optimise their infrastructure estates on Microsoft Azure. The successful candidate will work across presales, solution design, client advisory, and delivery handover activities, helping customers move from legacy infrastructure environments to secure, scalable, and commercially optimised cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Azure infrastructure modernisation solutions for enterprise clients.
• Lead Azure migration planning, including application and infrastructure assessment using the 6Rs migration approach.
• Design and advise on Azure Landing Zones, cloud networking, identity integration, governance, and platform foundations.
• Support Infrastructure-as-Code approaches using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, or similar.
• Work with DevOps, platform, network, security, and operations teams to shape practical cloud solutions.
• Support presales activities, including solution shaping, client workshops, proposal input, and solution presentations.
• Help clients understand cost, performance, governance, and FinOps considerations across Azure IaaS and platform services.
• Translate client business challenges into clear technology outcomes and practical cloud roadmaps.

Required Experience

• 7+ years of Microsoft technology experience, with strong hands-on Azure infrastructure architecture experience.
• Proven experience with Azure Landing Zones, Azure networking, migration design, cloud IaaS, governance, and platform architecture.
• Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure, cloud migration, hybrid connectivity, identity, monitoring, and operating models.
• Experience supporting presales or solution development within a cloud systems integrator, global SI, managed services provider, or consulting environment.
• Ability to present clearly to senior client stakeholders, including technical leaders and CxO audiences.
• Strong English communication skills, either as a primary language or strong secondary language.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Azure security architecture, Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, or cloud security governance.
• Exposure to Microsoft 365, collaboration platforms, or endpoint-related cloud services.
• Experience with application modernisation, cloud-native architecture, containers, or platform engineering.

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About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune

Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through

responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with

unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and

application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move

confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more

than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as

established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each

year in R&D.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us.

NTT Digital Business Solutions offers digital business expertise and capabilities. As a recognized global outsourcing leader, we provide our clients with adaptable, innovative solutions, partnering with them on their digital transformation journey. Through our modern delivery centers, we serve small, medium and large enterprises in the public and private sectors, across industries. Our high-performing teams, broad industry knowledge, extensive partnerships and proven Quality Management System have earned us a successful track record.

NTT Ltd. is a leading global technology services company. We partner with organizations around the world to shape and achieve outcomes through intelligent technology solutions. For us, intelligent means data driven, connected, digital and secure.

As a global ICT provider, we employ more than 40,000 people in a diverse and dynamic workplace that spans 57 countries, trading in 73 countries and delivering services in over 200 countries and regions. Together we enable the connected future.

Visit us at: www.emeriocorp.com or hello.global.ntt

NTT Digital Business Solutions offers digital business expertise and capabilities. As a recognized global outsourcing leader, we provide our clients with adaptable, innovative solutions, partnering with them on their digital transformation journey. Through our modern delivery centers, we serve small, medium and large enterprises in the public and private sectors, across industries. Our high-performing teams, broad industry knowledge, extensive partnerships and proven Quality Management System have earned us a successful track record.

NTT Ltd. is a leading global technology services company. We partner with organizations around the world to shape and achieve outcomes through intelligent technology solutions. For us, intelligent means data driven, connected, digital and secure.

As a global ICT provider, we employ more than 40,000 people in a diverse and dynamic workplace that spans 57 countries, trading in 73 countries and delivering services in over 200 countries and regions. Together we enable the connected future.

Visit us at: www.emeriocorp.com or hello.global.ntt

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