AZURE CLOUD ARCHITECT

7Th Sky Techologies llc; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PRISM IT CORP is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to design, implement, and optimize enterprise-scale cloud solutions in a primarily remote role from Milpitas, CA. You will drive Azure architecture initiatives, ensure high availability, security, and cost efficiency, and guide modernization and hybrid cloud programs.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in IT with 7+ years in Azure Cloud Architecture, along with strong IaC, DevOps, and security expertise.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in IT with 7+ years in Azure Cloud Architecture.
• Experience designing enterprise-scale cloud solutions across on-prem to cloud.
• USC/GC only for work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Microsoft Azure architectures across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Lead cloud migration, modernization, and hybrid cloud initiatives.
• Oversee security, governance, and cost optimization in cloud environments.
• Orchestrate infrastructure as code using Terraform, Bicep, and ARM templates.
• Lead Azure DevOps pipelines and automation with CI/CD practices.

Skills

Azure Architecture

Cloud Governance

Cost Optimization

Hybrid Cloud

DevOps Practices

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

ARM Templates

AKS

Azure DevOps

Job description

WE'RE HIRING: AZURE CLOUD ARCHITECT

Location: Milpitas, CA (Remote)

Experience: 12+ Years in IT | 7+ Years in Azure Cloud Architecture

Work Authorization: USC / Green Card (GC) Only

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to design, implement, and optimize enterprise-scale cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in Azure architecture, cloud migration, infrastructure modernization, security, governance, automation, and hybrid cloud environments.

The candidate will lead cloud architecture initiatives while ensuring scalability, high availability, security, and cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities & Required Skills

• Design and implement Microsoft Azure architectures across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Expertise in Azure Landing Zones, Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, VPN, Load Balancers, and WAF.
• Lead cloud migration, modernization, disaster recovery, and hybrid cloud initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with AKS, Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, PIM, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud, and Zero Trust.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, and ARM Templates.
• Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines, PowerShell, and Azure CLI.
• Monitoring and security tools: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Cloud governance, FinOps, cost optimization, and enterprise architecture leadership.

Required Certification

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor or high-tech enterprise environments.
• Azure Security certification (AZ-500).
• Azure DevOps certification (AZ-400).
• TOGAF or CISSP certification.

Abdul Hameed

PRISM IT CORP, FL

Desk: [phone] Ext. 1019

Email: [e-mail]

Skills: azure,hybrid cloud,microsoft,enterprise,security,architecture,devops,cloud