Enterprise Azure Architect

Blue Pearl HQ; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Pearl HQ in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Enterprise Azure Architect to lead enterprise-scale Azure initiatives, focusing on tenant-to-tenant migrations, identity management, governance, and security.

The role collaborates with infrastructure, security, networking and business stakeholders to design, implement, and optimize secure, scalable Azure environments aligned to enterprise best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• Senior-level Azure Enterprise Architecture experience with enterprise-scale projects.
• Proven experience with Azure tenant-to-tenant migrations and governance controls.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-scale Azure architecture solutions.
• Lead Azure tenant-to-tenant migration initiatives.
• Develop secure landing zones and governance frameworks.
• Define and implement Azure architecture standards and best practices.
• Produce architecture documentation and engage stakeholders.

Skills

Azure architecture

Tenant migrations

Azure AD

Governance

Security

Networking

Stakeholder mgmt

Documentation

Hybrid/Cloud integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Azure Portal

Azure Resource Manager

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking experienced Enterprise Azure Architects to lead and support enterprise-scale Azure architecture initiatives, with a strong focus on Azure tenant-to-tenant migrations, identity management, governance, security, and enterprise cloud transformation.

Job Description

We are seeking experienced Enterprise Azure Architects to lead and support enterprise-scale Azure architecture initiatives, with a strong focus on Azure tenant-to-tenant migrations, identity management, governance, security, and enterprise cloud transformation.

The successful candidates will work closely with infrastructure, security, networking, and business stakeholders to design, implement, and optimize secure and scalable Azure environments aligned to enterprise best practices.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-scale Azure architecture solutions.
• Lead Azure tenant-to-tenant migration initiatives.
• Develop secure and scalable cloud landing zones and governance frameworks.
• Define and implement Azure architecture standards and best practices.

Identity & Access Management

• Manage and support:
  • Microsoft Entra ID / Azure Active Directory
  • App registrations
  • Enterprise applications
  • Service principals
  • Managed identities
  • RBAC
  • Conditional Access
• Ensure secure identity and access governance across the Azure environment.

Governance & Security

• Implement Azure governance frameworks including:
  • Management groups
  • Subscriptions
  • Policies
  • Monitoring
  • Security baselines
• Support cloud security and compliance initiatives.

Networking & Infrastructure

• Design and support Azure networking solutions including:
  • DNS
  • Certificates
  • Firewalls
  • Private Endpoints
  • Hybrid integrations
• Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams on enterprise cloud integrations.

Documentation & Stakeholder Engagement

• Produce detailed architecture and operational documentation.
• Conduct stakeholder engagements and technical workshops.
• Support knowledge transfer and operational handovers.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in:
  • Information Technology
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • or related field

Experience

• Senior-level Azure Enterprise Architecture experience.
• Proven experience with Azure tenant-to-tenant migrations.
• Strong Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD expertise.
• Experience implementing enterprise Azure governance and security controls.
• Strong understanding of Azure networking and integrations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Azure
• Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD
• Azure Governance
• RBAC
• Conditional Access
• Azure Policies
• Landing Zones
• Azure Networking
• DNS
• Firewalls
• Private Endpoints
• Monitoring & Security Baselines
• Hybrid Cloud Integration
• Documentation & Architecture Design

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in enterprise environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Leadership and mentoring skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines