Azure Architect

Raas Infotek; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services firm in Chicago is looking for a technical expert proficient in Azure and PowerShell. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of network architecture, application development methodologies, and extensive experience with cloud providers. In this role, you will design and deploy complex solutions, ensuring high availability and security. Strong interpersonal skills are essential as you will engage with clients to advocate for their needs.

Skills

Azure Shell scripting

PowerShell scripting

Network architecture

Application development methodologies

Client-facing consultative skills

Windows Server architecture

Linux Server architecture

Docker

Kubernetes

Server-side scripting languages

High Availability and Networked Storage

Web application security

Cloud providers (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)

Job description

Visa: USC/ Green card/ GC-EAD/ E3 visa/ TN visa

• Experience with Azure Shell scripting/PowerShell scripting
• Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments
• Knowledge of all components of technical architecture
• Strong understanding of network architecture and application development methodologies
• Strong understanding of SOA, object-oriented analysis and design, and/or client/server
• Strong client-facing consultative skills, able to act as a customer advocate;
• Understanding of Windows Server architecture –Windows 2016, Windows 2019 and IIS;
• Understanding of Linux Server architecture – RHEL, Oracle Linux, Amazon Linux, etc.
• Experience with containers (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) technologies;
• Familiar with one or more server-side scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell, Python, Bash)
• Familiarity with server hardware selection, design and troubleshooting;
• Understanding of High Availability and Networked Storage solutions including Clustering, Failover and Disaster Recovery products and concepts such as MS Clustering Services, Load Balancing, Routers, LUNS, SAN and NAS;
• Understanding of application layer protocols, such as HTTP/S, TCP/IP, UDP and Web sockets;
• Demonstrated abilities with SSO-related software such as AADConnect, ADFS, Ping Identity, OpenSSO, oAuth, Okta or other SAML & OpenID Connect providers;
• Understanding of Web application security and concepts, such as Ticketing, header injection, XSS, SSL, HTTPS, Kerberos, certificates, Active Directory, LDAP, reverse proxies and firewalls;
• Hands on experience designing and deploying complex solutions in Azure, AWS, Google Cloud or other cloud providers;
• Excellent presentation and communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences