Azure Cloud Architect - Strategy, Scalability & Optimization

HRTX; Makati; On-site; PHP 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

HRTX in Makati is seeking an Azure Cloud Architect to manage and optimize the firm's cloud engineering environment, ensuring the stability, scalability, and efficiency of cloud infrastructure, including front-end systems, servers, storage, and network management.

You will lead Azure deployments, collaborate with developers and architects, contribute to long-term cloud strategy and roadmaps, and coordinate with vendors to deliver cost-effective, compliant solutions aligned with standards such as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM fields.
• 2–7 years experience in systems administration or cloud engineering.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls).
• Ability to translate architectural requirements into technical solutions.
• Experience deploying and managing scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems.
• Experience estimating cloud usage costs and implementing cost optimization strategies.
• Experience migrating on-premise systems to cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform system administration and monitoring tasks, coordinating with internal IT teams.
• Manage Azure cloud environments and propose infrastructure improvements.
• Contribute to long-term cloud strategy and multi-year roadmap.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to support cloud initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies for cost efficiency and business value.
• Conduct capacity planning and performance assessments.
• Enhance or redesign cloud solutions to meet evolving requirements.
• Lead IT engineering projects with timely delivery within scope and budget.
• Engage in client-facing responsibilities, providing technical support and ensuring compliance with frameworks like NIST and ISO.
• Manage client meetings, inquiries, and relationship building.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

Virtualization technologies

Networking concepts

Architectural translation

Scalable systems

Cost estimation & optimization

Cloud migration

2-7 years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

HRTX in Makati is seeking an Azure Cloud Architect to manage and optimize the firm's cloud engineering environment, ensuring the stability, scalability, and efficiency of cloud infrastructure, including front-end systems, servers, storage, and network management.

You will lead Azure deployments, collaborate with developers and architects, contribute to long-term cloud strategy and roadmaps, and coordinate with vendors to deliver cost-effective, compliant solutions aligned with standards such as