Azure Cloud Architect — Lead Cloud Transformation

Vaco by Highspring; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) is seeking an Azure Cloud Architect to lead a major cloud transformation from South Charlotte. You will modernize infrastructure, set Azure standards, and build IaC capabilities with Bicep while establishing scalable cloud operations.

This highly visible individual contributor role partners with technical teams, vendors, and senior leadership to deliver secure, automated, and scalable cloud solutions. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, or cloud architecture experience.
• 4+ years of hands-on Azure experience in enterprise environments.
• Experience designing Azure Landing Zones and governance frameworks.
• Strong Infrastructure as Code experience with Bicep; Terraform is a plus.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions.
• Strong Azure networking experience (VNets, NSGs, Firewalls, VPNs, DNS, identity).
• Experience with Azure Key Vault, RBAC, Managed Identities, security best practices.
• Lead or direct work from vendors/ MSPs; excellent communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure cloud architecture, governance, and security standards.
• Lead Azure Landing Zone design and cloud migration initiatives.
• Build and expand Infrastructure as Code practices using Bicep.
• Develop automated provisioning and environment management capabilities.
• Establish CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions.
• Implement Azure monitoring, alerting, logging, and operational best practices.
• Drive cloud cost optimization, governance, and resource management.
• Partner with internal teams and external vendors to ensure successful delivery.
• Define technical roadmaps and translate business requirements into executable cloud solutions.
• Support secure deployment and governance of emerging AI and automation platforms.
• Serve as the Azure subject matter expert across infrastructure, security, and application teams.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Azure

IaC

CI/CD

Azure networking

Vendor leadership

Tools

Bicep

Terraform (optional)

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Job description

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) is seeking an Azure Cloud Architect to lead a major cloud transformation from South Charlotte. You will modernize infrastructure, set Azure standards, and build IaC capabilities with Bicep while establishing scalable cloud operations.

This highly visible individual contributor role partners with technical teams, vendors, and senior leadership to deliver secure, automated, and scalable cloud solutions. Strong communication is essential.