Azure Architect

Sira Consulting, an Inc 5000 company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a candidate experienced in Azure Shell and PowerShell scripting, with a strong understanding of both Windows and Linux server architectures. The role requires excellent client-facing skills and knowledge of cloud technologies. Candidates should have experience in designing and deploying complex solutions across various cloud platforms, enhancing both technical and non-technical communications.

Qualifications

• Experience with Azure Shell scripting and PowerShell scripting.
• Understanding of Windows Server architecture (2016, 2019) and IIS.
• Strong understanding of cloud architectures and deployment.

Skills

Azure Shell scripting

PowerShell scripting

Network architecture

Application development methodologies

Client-facing consultative skills

Containers (Docker)

Orchestration technologies (Kubernetes)

Web application security

Tools

Windows Server

Linux Server

Cloud solutions (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)

Job description

• 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