Azure Cloud Architect - Secure, Scalable Governance Leader

Anblicks; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in Dallas is seeking a Cloud Architect to oversee the design and implementation of Azure cloud environments. The role demands strong experience in Azure architecture and IaC, as well as leadership capabilities. The Architect will ensure cloud environments are secure, scalable, and aligned with enterprise standards, fostering a culture of innovation while adhering to security and governance principles. Opportunity to influence architectural decisions and mentor teams is included.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in designing Azure cloud solutions for enterprises.
• Expertise in various Azure services and governance models.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code, particularly Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of Azure environments.
• Establish security and governance standards for cloud operations.
• Collaborate with teams to align business needs with technical solutions.

Skills

Azure cloud architecture

Enterprise cloud design

Networking

Identity management

Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)

CI/CD practices

Cloud security principles

Team leadership

Education

Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert)

Tools

Terraform

Job description

The Cloud Architect will be responsible for designing, governing, and guiding the implementation of enterprise-scale Azure cloud environments. This role provides technical leadership across architecture, security, governance, networking, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), ensuring scalable, secure, and well-governed cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cloud architecture design and define target-state Azure environments
• Establish and enforce standards for governance, security, networking, and resource organization
• Guide implementation teams to ensure alignment with architectural principles and best practices
• Define and implement Azure landing zone architectures and management group structures
• Design and review identity, access control, and security models
• Define Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) standards and deployment patterns
• Conduct architecture reviews and resolve complex technical challenges
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security and regulatory requirements
• Support migration, modernization, and optimization initiatives

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in Azure cloud architecture and enterprise cloud design
• Expertise in Azure services including networking, identity, compute, and storage
• Deep understanding of Azure governance (Policy, RBAC, management groups)
• Experience with hub-and-spoke networking and secure cloud architectures
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform)
• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices in cloud environments
• Strong knowledge of cloud security principles and best practices
• Ability to lead technical teams and drive architectural decisions

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert)
• Experience in regulated or enterprise environments
• Familiarity with cost governance and operational best practices
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Effective stakeholder communication and collaboration
• Ability to balance technical depth with business outcomes
• Leadership and mentoring capability

Role Summary

This role serves as the technical authority for cloud architecture, ensuring that cloud environments are secure, scalable, governed, and aligned to enterprise standards while enabling efficient delivery and innovation.