Azure Architect

ClinDCast LLC; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A cloud consulting firm is seeking an experienced Azure Architect to design and implement cloud and hybrid data center solutions. This remote position requires expertise in Azure and AWS platforms, ensuring scalability and security. Key responsibilities include developing modernization strategies and collaborating with teams. Strong communication skills and experience in IaC tools are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Center Architect or Cloud Architect.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Strong understanding of virtualization, networking, storage, and security.
• Experience with cloud migration and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools.
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks is a plus.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud and hybrid data center architectures using Azure and AWS.
• Evaluate current infrastructure and develop modernization and migration strategies.
• Ensure high availability, security, and disaster recovery for cloud-based environments.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define technical requirements and best practices.
• Manage automation, orchestration, and monitoring of cloud workloads.
• Provide guidance on cost optimization, performance tuning, and capacity planning.

Skills

Data Center Architecture

Microsoft Azure

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Virtualization

Networking

Storage

Security

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Terraform

DevOps

CI/CD Pipelines

Job description

Job Title: Azure Architect (Azure & AWS) Location: Remote

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Azure Architect with deep expertise in Azure and AWS cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and optimize hybrid and cloud-based data center solutions that ensure scalability, security, and efficiency across enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement cloud and hybrid data center architectures using Azure and AWS.
• Evaluate current infrastructure and develop modernization and migration strategies.
• Ensure high availability, security, and disaster recovery for cloud-based environments.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define technical requirements and best practices.
• Manage automation, orchestration, and monitoring of cloud workloads.
• Provide guidance on cost optimization, performance tuning, and capacity planning.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Data Center Architect or Cloud Architect.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Strong understanding of virtualization, networking, storage, and security.
• Experience with cloud migration and infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation).
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks is a plus.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

This is a remote position.