Azure Cloud Architect

Compunnel, Inc.; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel, Inc. seeks an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to design and implement scalable Azure infrastructure and DevOps practices. You will lead IaC using Terraform, PowerShell, and Python, and configure CI/CD with Jenkins, GitHub, and Azure DevOps.

The role emphasizes containerized workloads (AKS/ACS) and native Azure services, with a focus on automation, security, and cost optimization. You will collaborate with stakeholders to sign off on ARR design documents and provide hands-on

Qualifications

• Experience designing and implementing Azure cloud infrastructure at scale.
• Strong leadership in technical architecture and DevOps practices.
• Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders on ARR design and governance.

Responsibilities

• Configure Azure infrastructure services (AD, gateways, DNS, storage, VNet, ExpressRoute, Monitor, Log Analytics, Cost Management).
• Use Terraform, PowerShell, and Python for IaC and automation.
• Configure CI/CD deployments with Jenkins, Terraform, and GitHub.
• Work with microservices (ACS, AKS) and container tools.
• Automate processes with Azure CLI, CloudShell, PowerShell, and Terraform.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines via Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and OpenShift.
• Leverage Azure native services (App Services, Functions, SQL, Key Vault, DataLake, EventHub).
• Engage with stakeholders to finalize ARR design documents.
• Provide hands-on infrastructure leadership and mentorship.

Skills

Terraform

PowerShell

Python

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

AKS

ACS

GitHub Actions

CI/CD

IaC

Azure

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Azure Cloud Architect will be responsible for configuring Azure infrastructure services and implementing DevOps practices for CI/CD pipelines and automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure Azure Infrastructure services, including Azure Active Directory, Application Gateways, Azure DNS, Storage Accounts, Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, Monitor, Log Analytics, and Cost Management.
• Utilize Terraform, PowerShell, and Python scripts for Azure DevOps Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Configure DevOps deployments using Jenkins, Terraform, and GitHub for CI/CD.
• Work with microservices, specifically Azure Container Services (ACS) and Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS).
• Automate processes using Azure CLI, Azure CloudShell, PowerShell, and Terraform.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Red Hat OpenShift to streamline software delivery.
• Work with Azure Native services, including Azure App Services, Functions, AKS, ML AI services, Azure SQL, Storage, vNet Hub and Spoke models, Key Vault, Security Groups, DataLake, and EventHub.
• Work with stakeholders to discuss and sign off on ARR design documents.
• Hands-on infrastructure experience years in a technical leadership role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Networking (CDN, SD Wan, Load Balancing, WAF, etc.)
• Systems Administration (Windows, Linux, Active Directory, SCCM, etc.)
• Virtualization Technologies (VMWare, Hyper‑V, etc.)