Senior Azure Cloud Architect & Strategy Consultant

ProArch; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification support

Access to partner programs

Job summary

ProArch is seeking a seasoned Azure Cloud Architect to translate business goals into scalable cloud roadmaps and lead on-site discovery workshops for clients. You will design landing zones, migrations, and FinOps reviews while mentoring engineers and delivering executive-ready documentation.

The role requires 7–10 years in infrastructure/cloud engineering with 3+ years in leadership, plus 2+ years in client-facing consulting and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years in infrastructure, systems or cloud engineering with at least 3 years in an architect/lead role
• 2+ years in client-facing consulting or MSP environment and willingness to travel
• Proven delivery of at least one end-to-end Azure migration or modernization
• Deep infrastructure knowledge: Windows Server, AD, DNS/DHCP, hybrid identity with Entra ID
• Hands-on Azure architecture across compute, storage, networking, identity, governance and monitoring
• Ability to run workshops and present to executives
• Infrastructure-as-code and scripting with PowerShell, Bicep, ARM or Terraform
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to client IT and business leaders, translating business goals into cloud roadmaps
• Lead discovery workshops and current-state assessments with on-site delivery
• Partner with sales on solution design, estimates and SOWs; present proposals to executives
• Identify follow-on opportunities across managed services, security and data practices
• Design secure, scalable Azure landing zones aligned to CAF and Well-Architected Framework
• Plan migrations and modernizations from on-premises/hybrid to Azure
• Drive FinOps reviews for Azure consumption and licensing
• Architect and troubleshoot Windows Server and client environments; implement hybrid identity with Entra ID
• Set standards for resilience, backup and disaster recovery
• Produce architecture documents, runbooks and executive-ready summaries
• Travel for on-site delivery and mentor engineers
• Contribute reusable patterns to the Consulting practice
• Leads client assessments and architecture engagements within 90 days
• Converts assessment findings into follow-on projects or managed services

Skills

Azure cloud architecture

Executive client engagement

Cloud cost optimization

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

PowerShell

Bicep

ARM

Terraform

Job description

ProArch is seeking a seasoned Azure Cloud Architect to translate business goals into scalable cloud roadmaps and lead on-site discovery workshops for clients. You will design landing zones, migrations, and FinOps reviews while mentoring engineers and delivering executive-ready documentation.

The role requires 7–10 years in infrastructure/cloud engineering with 3+ years in leadership, plus 2+ years in client-facing consulting and willingness to travel.