Azure Infrastructure/Cloud Architect

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Northfield (IL)

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USD 160,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading tech solution provider is seeking an experienced Azure Infrastructure/Cloud Architect to drive modernization of their enterprise platform. This role focuses on designing a secure, scalable infrastructure in a cloud-native environment using Azure technologies. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in cloud architecture and strong leadership skills to mentor teams.

Qualifications

Deep experience with Azure services like App Services and AKS.
Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code practices.
Strong understanding of cloud security and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Lead design and implementation of cloud infrastructure components.
Define CI/CD infrastructure strategies using GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps.
Ensure security compliance and implement Zero Trust security principles.

Skills

Azure services

Infrastructure as Code

Cloud security

Performance tuning

Education

8+ years of experience in infrastructure or cloud architecture

3+ years in Azure

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

Docker

Kubernetes

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Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Architect to lead the modernization and evolution of our enterprise platform. Our current technology stack includes a legacy Oracle ATG-based ecommerce system, which is transitioning to a modern cloud-native architecture featuring Azure, Spring Boot microservices, and a Next.js-based micro frontend (MFE) framework. This role will drive the infrastructure strategy, ensure secure and scalable design patterns, and support the build-out of our cloud-native application ecosystem.

Responsibilities:

Architecture & Strategy
Define the target state infrastructure architecture to support microservices, modern web frontends, and legacy system coexistence during migration.
Lead design and implementation of infrastructure components on Microsoft Azure, including networking, storage, compute, security, and observability..
Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps
Architect and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
Define CI/CD infrastructure strategies using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.
Champion containerization and orchestration using Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), and Helm.
Security & Compliance
Implement Zero Trust security principles, role-based access, and ensure infrastructure compliance with enterprise standards.
Work closely with security teams to ensure network segmentation, encryption, and threat detection are built into the infrastructure layer.
Performance, Resilience & Cost Optimization
Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and auto-scaling designs are embedded across services.
Conduct architecture reviews to optimize cost, performance, and reliability across cloud-native components.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Partner with application architects, frontend developers, DevOps, and security teams to deliver seamless integration between infrastructure and applications.
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering and operations teams.

Qualifications:

8+ years of experience in infrastructure or cloud architecture, with 3+ years in Azure.
Deep experience with Azure services (App Services, AKS, VNet, Key Vault, Storage, Functions).
Proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep).
Understanding of container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, AKS).
Strong understanding of cloud security, performance tuning, and operational excellence.

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