Senior Azure Architect

Bright Vision Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Vision Technologies is seeking a Senior Azure Architect for a 100% remote role focused on the United States. The candidate will design and govern the Azure platform supporting upstream, midstream and downstream operations, including subsurface data, SAP and enterprise systems, with strong emphasis on security, regulatory compliance and high availability.

The role requires 15+ years in IT infrastructure and 8+ years hands-on Azure architecture, plus experience with large-scale data

Qualifications

• 12-16 years in IT infrastructure or cloud engineering, with 8+ years of hands-on Azure architecture experience.
• Proven delivery of enterprise Azure environments: multi-subscription landing zones, hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute, VPN) and large migrations.
• Experience in oil and gas, energy, utilities, mining or other asset-heavy industry, with understanding of how OT and IT differ in risk, change control and availability expectations.
• Deep expertise across Azure compute, networking, storage, identity and security services.
• Strong Infrastructure as Code skills (Terraform and/or Bicep) and CI/CD experience.
• Experience designing for large-scale data platforms and for HA/DR of mission-critical systems.
• Working knowledge of OT security principles (Purdue model, network segmentation, IEC 62443 concepts).
• Excellent communication, ability to work credibly with both IT and operations stakeholders.
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) or equivalent hands-on credibility.

Responsibilities

• Design and govern the Azure platform that supports upstream, midstream and downstream operations.
• Ensure secure, compliant and highly available Azure architectures across subsurface data, SAP and enterprise systems.
• Balance innovation (analytics, AI, digital twins) with remote/offshore connectivity, safety-critical requirements and large data volumes.
• Collaborate with IT and OT stakeholders to align infrastructure with business goals.

Skills

Azure architecture

Azure compute

Azure networking

Azure storage

Azure identity & security

Terraform / IaC

CI/CD

Data platform design

OT security principles

IT-OT communication

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

Job description

Senior Azure Architect – Remote

Bright Vision Technologies is a technology consulting and software development company delivering cloud, AI, data, and enterprise solutions across the United States.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and well-respected organization offering tremendous career growth potential.

Job Title: Senior Azure Architect
Location: 100% Remote (U.S.)
Experience Required: 15+ years

Sponsorship: U.S. Citizens, Green Card Holders, EAD Holders, H1B and H-1B transfer candidates are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor new H-1B visa petitions for this position.
Role Summary
The Senior Azure Architect designs and governs the Azure platform that supports the company's
upstream, midstream and downstream operations. This covers subsurface and seismic data, SAP and
enterprise systems, operational data from fields, pipelines, terminals and refineries, and the secure
connection between IT and operational technology (OT). The role balances innovation (analytics, AI,
digital twins) against the realities of the industry: remote and offshore sites with limited connectivity,
safety-critical systems, strict cyber and regulatory requirements, and very large data volumes.

Required Qualifications

• 12-16 years in IT infrastructure or cloud engineering, with 8+ years of hands-on Azure architecture experience.
• Proven delivery of enterprise Azure environments: multi-subscription landing zones, hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute, VPN) and large migrations.
• Experience in oil and gas, energy, utilities, mining or other asset-heavy industry, with understanding of how OT and IT differ in risk, change control and availability expectations.
• Deep expertise across Azure compute, networking, storage, identity and security services.
• Strong Infrastructure as Code skills (Terraform and/or Bicep) and CI/CD experience.
• Experience designing for large-scale data platforms and for HA/DR of mission-critical systems.
• Working knowledge of OT security principles (Purdue model, network segmentation, IEC 62443 concepts).
• Excellent communication, ability to work credibly with both IT and operations stakeholders.
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) or equivalent hands-on credibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Bright Vision Technologies (BV Teck) is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, leaves of absence, termination, layoffs, and recall.

BV Teck expresses prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination. Any improper interference with employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.