Azure Cloud Architect (Accounting Firm)

HRTx Inc; Makati; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

HRTx Inc in Makati invites an experienced IT professional to manage system and cloud engineering activities, including performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and user account maintenance in collaboration with IT and infrastructure teams.

The role emphasizes Azure-focused cloud management, virtualization, networking, and cost optimization, aiming for scalable, secure, and compliant environments while engaging with clients and stakeholders to deliver efficient solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field.
• 2–7 years of systems administration or cloud engineering experience.
• Strong exposure to Microsoft Azure and core networking concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage system and network administration activities, including performance monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Oversee cloud environment operations (Azure), supporting architecture decisions with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to cloud strategy development, including cost optimization and roadmaps.
• Lead IT engineering initiatives, ensuring timely delivery within scope and resources.
• Provide technical support and client-facing engagement with security framework compliance.

Skills

Azure

System administration

Networking basics

Cloud cost optimization

Virtualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology/Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Work Setup: Monday to Friday, 3 days onsite, 2 days wfh
Location: Makati
Industry: Accounting Firm

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage system and network administration activities, including performance monitoring, troubleshooting, user account maintenance, and coordination with IT and infrastructure teams.
• Oversee cloud environment operations (e.g., Azure), supporting architecture decisions and collaborating with developers and cross-functional technical teams.
• Contribute to cloud strategy development, including multi-year roadmaps, technology evaluation, and identification of cost optimization and value creation opportunities.
• Lead IT engineering initiatives, ensuring timely delivery of solutions within scope, budget, and resource constraints, while supporting capacity planning and system enhancements.
• Provide technical support and client-facing engagement, ensuring compliance with security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO), addressing inquiries, and participating in client meetings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 2-7 years of experience in systems administration or cloud engineering, with strong exposure to Microsoft Azure.
• Solid understanding of virtualization technologies and core networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls).
• Experience designing, deploying, and managing scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant cloud systems.
• Skilled in cloud cost optimization, service selection, and migration of on-premises infrastructure to cloud environments.