Azure Cloud Operations Architect

Arctiq; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arctiq is seeking an experienced Cloud Operations Engineer (Azure) to design, build, and operate secure, scalable Azure infrastructure. You will drive stability, automation, and cost optimization while collaborating with security, DevOps, and application teams to ensure compliant deployments.

The role focuses on Azure administration, identity, automation, and building robust CI/CD pipelines through Azure DevOps, with hybrid work options in a modern enterprise setting.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, networking, identity).
• Proven ability to design, deploy and operate cloud-native solutions with a focus on reliability and security.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices in Azure environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize Azure environments to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Deliver and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and automate deployment processes.
• Collaborate with security, identity, and application teams to enforce Zero Trust and RBAC.

Skills

Azure administration

DevOps

CI/CD

Identity management

Automation

Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology

Tools

Azure DevOps

PowerShell

Python

Azure Monitor

Okta

Job description

Arctiq is seeking an experienced Cloud Operations Engineer (Azure) to design, build, and operate secure, scalable Azure infrastructure. You will drive stability, automation, and cost optimization while collaborating with security, DevOps, and application teams to ensure compliant deployments.

The role focuses on Azure administration, identity, automation, and building robust CI/CD pipelines through Azure DevOps, with hybrid work options in a modern enterprise setting.