Senior Cloud & Infrastructure Technical 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

Consulting and client strategy

• Act as a trusted advisor to client IT and business leaders, translating business goals into cloud and infrastructure roadmaps.
• Travel to client sites to lead discovery workshops, current-state assessments and gap analyses that turn into scoped, prioritized recommendations.
• Partner with sales and presales on solution design, effort estimates and statements of work, and present proposals to client executives.
• Identify follow-on opportunities across ProArch's managed services, security and data practices.

Azure cloud architecture

• Design secure, scalable Azure landing zones, identity, networking and governance aligned to the Cloud Adoption Framework and Well-Architected Framework.
• Plan and lead migrations and modernizations from on-premises and hybrid environments to Azure.
• Drive cost optimization and FinOps reviews covering Azure consumption and Microsoft licensing.

Microsoft OS and systems

• Architect and troubleshoot Windows Server and Windows client environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy and hybrid identity with Entra ID.
• Define endpoint management and patching strategy using Intune and related Microsoft tooling.
• Set standards for resilience, backup and disaster recovery.

Delivery and handoff

• Produce architecture documents, runbooks and executive-ready summaries.
• Travel for on-site solution delivery as engagements require, and guide engineers through implementation and ensure clean transition to managed services and SOC teams.
• Mentor engineers and contribute reusable patterns to the Consulting practice.
• 7-10 years in infrastructure, systems or cloud engineering, with at least 3 years in an architect or lead role.
• 2+ years in a client-facing consulting, professional services or MSP environment, and willingness to travel for client outreach and on-site delivery.
• Proven delivery of at least one end-to-end Azure migration or modernization.
• Deep Infrastructure knowledge: Hypervisors, Windows Server and Windows client expertise: Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, hybrid identity with Entra ID.
• Hands-on Azure architecture across compute, storage, networking, identity, governance (Policy, RBAC, management groups) and monitoring.
• Ability to run workshops, write clear recommendations and present to executive audiences.
• Infrastructure-as-code and scripting with PowerShell plus Bicep, ARM or Terraform.

Preferred qualifications

• Zero Trust architecture and Conditional Access design.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 tenant architecture and licensing optimization (E3/E5, Azure reservations and savings plans).
• Exposure to Azure, AWS or multi-cloud environments.
• Industry experience in regulated sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, financial services or energy.
• Microsoft Purview: data classification, sensitivity labels, DLP, information protection and compliance assessments.
• Microsoft Defender suite: Defender for Endpoint, Office 365, Identity, Cloud Apps and Defender for Cloud, including integration with Microsoft Sentinel and SOC operations.
• Certifications: AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect Expert), AZ-104, SC-100, SC-200 or SC-400.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent experience.

Success in the first year

• Leads client assessments and architecture engagements independently within 90 days.
• Delivers engagements on scope and on budget with strong client satisfaction.
• Converts assessment findings into follow-on projects or managed services.
• Contributes reusable assessment templates and reference architectures to the practice.

Why ProArch

• Work directly with client leadership on high-impact Microsoft cloud and security programs.
• Collaborate with an in-house 24x7 SOC, managed services and data teams across the US, UK and India.
• Clear growth path toward principal architect or practice leadership.
• Certification support and access to Microsoft and AWS partner programs.