Azure Cloud - Infrastructure Architect

Hobbsnews; Colorado; Remote; USD 134,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent IT services company is seeking an Azure Architect to design and implement solutions on Microsoft Azure. In this role, you will lead projects, collaborate across teams, and enhance cloud management practices, leveraging your extensive Azure expertise. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Dynamic and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT experience, including 5 years in Azure solutions architecture.
• Extensive experience with Azure Compute, Networking, and Security.
• Strong knowledge of governance and cloud best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure solutions tailored to business needs.
• Oversee project lifecycles ensuring alignment with best practices.
• Provide technical guidance during cloud migrations.

Skills

Azure

Cloud Computing

Project Management

Technical Leadership

Collaboration

Scripting

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Terraform

PowerShell

Job description

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

Job Overview:

We are seeking a driven and highly skilled Azure Architect with strong Azure technical experience and a solid understanding of Data Center technologies, Cloud Software, and interoperability. As an Azure Architect here at Kyndryl, you will be responsible for designing and implementing cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure, overseeing project lifecycles, and ensuring the effective use of Azure services.

At Kyndryl we support all major cloud platforms, so you’ll get the chance to use everything you know – and then some. You’ll also become an expert at knowing when and how to call on other SMEs outside your wheelhouse. Thinking your way around pre-existing limitations will grow your creativity and flexibility.

You’ll learn a lot here, and if you want to work toward certifications there are plenty of opportunities. The rewards for all this are many. You’ll get to influence, create, and deliver something from start to finish. You will have the power to delight our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Implementation: Develop and implement Azure solutions that meet business needs, including cloud adoption plans and application design.

• Project Management: Oversee projects throughout their lifecycle, ensuring technical execution aligns with best practices and organizational goals.

• Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders, including developers and system administrators, to facilitate cloud migrations and optimize cloud management.

• Technical Guidance: Provide technical leadership and guidance during the development and deployment of Azure solutions, ensuring adherence to industry best practices.

• Security and Governance: Implement security measures and governance policies to protect cloud resources and data integrity.

• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest Azure technologies and trends to enhance cloud solutions and drive innovation within the organization.

Additional Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and validate Azure Landing Zones following Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption Framework.

• Actively build, configure, and optimize Azure resources for compute, storage, network, and identity services.

• Conduct hands-on implementation and automation of Azure environments using scripting and DevOps pipelines.

• Troubleshoot and resolve Azure infrastructure issues during deployment and post-go-live support.

• Ensure all designs and deployments are secure, compliant, scalable, and cost-efficient.

• Work closely with security, network, and development teams to ensure end-to-end integration of cloud services.

Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof ofvaccinationto align with their respective COVID-19vaccinationpolicies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

Who You Are

You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Technical and Professional Experience

• Azure Experience Required: 8+ years of IT experience with at least 5 years of hands-on Azure solution architecture and implementation experience.

• Extensive hands-on experience with:

  • Azure Compute: VMs, VM Scale Sets, App Services, Containers (AKS)

  • Azure Storage: Blob, File, Premium Disks

  • Networking: VNETs, NSGs, UDRs, Load Balancers, VPN, ExpressRoute

  • Security & Governance: Azure AD, RBAC, Policies, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud

• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of Azure services, cloud architecture, and design patterns, as well as experience with cloud migrations and infrastructure management.

• Scripting and Automation: Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Azure CLI) to automate tasks and manage Azure resources efficiently.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues effectively.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Relevant Microsoft - Azure certifications, such as the Azure Solutions Architect Expert, are desirable.

• 10+ years of Solid understanding of Data Center mainly Systems, Storage, Networking & Security, Application & Databases.

• Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools: Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates, Azure CLI

• Solid experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)

• Ability to produce architecture documents and detailed build guides for implementation teams.

• Strong understanding of cloud governance, cost management, and security best practices.

• Comfortable working in agile teams and directly interfacing with clients and delivery teams.

• Track record of success involving Architecture, design, and execution of hands-on implementation of Azure-based solutions, including full workload migrations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interact confidently with stakeholders of all levels

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred, but not required.

Please Note:The ideal candidate will be located or willing to relocate to Richmond, VA. However, the hiring team will consider applicants that are located more than 1 hour away from Richmond,willing to work “Remote” based from Home, that are also flexible to travel to the client site in Richmond, Virginia periodically.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• A dynamic and inclusive work environment.

• The chance to work with a leading global IT services company.

The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is $134,160 to $254,880 based on a full-time schedule.

Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience.For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.

There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations:

California:$147,600 to $305,880

Colorado:$134,160 to $254,880

New York City:$161,040 to $305,880

Washington:$147,600 to $280,320

Washington DC:$147,600 to $280,320

This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off.Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

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Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learningprograms give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, includingMicrosoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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