Senior Azure Enterprise Infrastructure Architect

Request Technology, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Request Technology, LLC seeks a Senior Azure Enterprise Infrastructure Architect to shape enterprise cloud and on-premise strategy, modernize platforms, and drive secure, resilient infrastructure.

You will lead complex migration projects, establish standards, govern multi-cloud environments, and collaborate with leadership to align architecture with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering/IT.
• Cloud architecture experience across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Strong multi-cloud and hybrid infrastructure design expertise.
• Experience with container platforms (Docker/Kubernetes) and orchestration services.
• Infrastructure as Code tools proficiency (Terraform, IaC scripting).
• Security governance and IAM across cloud environments.
• Proven leadership and ability to translate complex concepts for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead enterprise cloud/infrastructure strategy, roadmaps and standards.
• Architect cloud and hybrid solutions across public, private, and on-prem environments.
• Drive cloud migration initiatives with security and governance in mind.
• Oversee architecture review processes ensuring compliance and controls.
• Evaluate architectures for gaps, risks, and optimization opportunities.
• Lead complex projects from concept through implementation and modernization.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Multi-cloud

Azure

AWS

GCP

Kubernetes

Docker

IaC

Security & Governance

CI/CD

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/IT

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

AWS Solutions Architect

Google Professional Cloud Architect

Tools

Terraform

PowerShell

Ansible

Chef

Puppet

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

***We are unable to sponsor for this permanent full-time role***

***Position is bonus eligible***

Prestigious Global Firm is currently seeking a Senior Azure Enterprise Infrastructure Architect. Candidate will shape and drive the technology strategy that powers critical business applications across cloud and on-premises platforms. Reporting to the Director of Enterprise Architecture, you’ll collaborate with a high-performing architecture team to define standards, guide complex initiatives, and ensure a cohesive enterprise technology vision. Candidate will play a pivotal role in modernizing platforms, enabling cloud adoption, and ensuring systems are secure, resilient, and aligned with evolving business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Shape Technology Strategy: Define and lead enterprise-wide cloud and infrastructure strategies, roadmaps, and standards that support business growth and innovation.
• Architect Cloud & Hybrid Solutions: Design and guide the implementation of scalable solutions across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments, integrating seamlessly with on-premises systems.
• Drive Cloud Migration: Lead cloud and application migration initiatives, ensuring efficiency, security, and alignment with enterprise architecture principles.
• Ensure Governance & Standards: Oversee architecture review processes and validate that all solutions meet established enterprise, security, and compliance standards.
• Evaluate & Optimize Systems: Assess existing architectures to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities, delivering actionable recommendations for improvements and optimization.
• Lead Complex Initiatives: Take projects from concept through design and implementation, driving medium to large-scale infrastructure and platform transformations.
• Enable Secure Cloud Operations: Champion cloud data security, governance practices, and cost controls, including managing consumption and rate limits for AI-driven workloads.
• Document & Communicate Architecture: Create and maintain architecture diagrams, patterns, runbooks, and documentation while clearly articulating technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with leadership, technical teams, and stakeholders to align on priorities, share insights, and advance enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Stay Ahead of Innovation: Continuously evaluate emerging technologies, vendor solutions, and industry best practices to evolve the technology landscape.

Qualifications:

• Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent experience; cloud certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Google Professional Cloud Architect are strongly preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years of overall technology experience including 3+ years in advanced cloud infrastructure design (legal industry experience is a plus).
• Cloud & Infrastructure Expertise: Deep knowledge of multi-cloud environments (Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform)) and hybrid architecture, including migration from on-premises systems.
• Containerization & Platforms: Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
• AI & Data Platforms: Experience designing infrastructure for AI workloads, troubleshooting complex issues, managing model consumption, and working with Microsoft Fabric for large-scale data processing.
• Automation & DevOps: Strong skills in scripting and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools including PowerShell, Chef, Ansible, Puppet, and Terraform; familiarity with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices.
• Security & Governance: Expertise in cloud governance, identity and access management including Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Conditional Access policies.
• Networking & Systems Knowledge: Strong understanding of Local Area Network/Wide Area Network/Software-Defined Wide Area Network (LAN/WAN/SD-WAN), along with Windows and Linux server technologies.
• Reliability & Performance: Proven experience building and maintaining highly available (greater than 99%) enterprise environments.
• Communication & Leadership: Exceptional ability to translate complex concepts into clear insights, influence stakeholders, and collaborate across technical and business teams.
• Adaptability & Ownership: A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance long-term strategy with immediate priorities.
• Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.