Azure Cloud Architect: Modernization & Secure Cloud Design

Insight Global

Rockville (MD)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Insight Global seeks an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to lead application modernization projects, re-platforming workloads from IaaS to PaaS and integrating Azure AI services into enterprise solutions. You will design secure architectures, manage cross‑functional delivery, and drive cost optimization across platforms.

You will collaborate with Security Architects to model threats, implement zero‑trust controls, and align designs with global standards while ensuring scalable, maintainable,

Qualifications

5+ years in an Azure architecture role spanning IaaS, PaaS, and integrations.
10+ years overall in cloud and IT infrastructure architecture.

Responsibilities

Lead application modernization—re-platform and refactor workloads from IaaS to PaaS.
Design secure-by-default architectures with zero-trust, IAM, segmentation and data protection.
Partner with Security Architects on threat modeling and security reviews.
Design architectures focused on user experience, scalability, cost and security.
Deliver end-to-end cloud infrastructure architectures using modern PaaS capabilities.
Mentor teams and coordinate across groups to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Azure architecture

Azure solutions

Azure OpenAI

Security architecture

FinOps / cost optimization

L3 troubleshooting

DevOps practices

Leadership & collaboration

Tools

Azure DevOps

Azure Portal

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Microsoft Sentinel

Azure Cost Management

Azure Policy

Job description

You will collaborate with Security Architects to model threats, implement zero‑trust controls, and align designs with global standards while ensuring scalable, maintainable,

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