Cloudbc Labs
Title: Sr. Network and Azure Cloud Architect
Duration: 1+ Yr
Location: Remote. May have to travel to Texas once in a quarter.
Looking for a Sr. Network and Azure Cloud Architect with a combined total of 10+ years of experience, specializing in Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform Architecture and technologies.
Solution architecture with extensive Azure, cloud and networking experience needed
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and architecture of innovative and scalable solutions using Microsoft Azure Architecture and Technologies.
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders, including development teams, project managers, and business units, to define technical requirements and project objectives.
- Provide strategic guidance and technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural principles.
- Conduct comprehensive technical evaluations of existing systems, identify areas for improvement, and propose effective solutions.
- Architect and implement third-party integrations to enhance system functionality and interoperability.
- Design and implement data strategies to optimize application performance and responsiveness.
- Develop database optimization techniques, including indexing, query optimization, and performance tuning, to improve system efficiency and reliability.
- Serve as the technical SME and point of escalation for troubleshooting network and cloud infrastructure issues.
- Assess new technologies and best practices for adoption.
- Drive standardization, documentation, and automation into all aspects of network/cloud platforms.
Required Experience/Skills:
- Solution Architecture:
o Combined 10+ years of experience in network routing/switching and Azure.
o 7+ years of experience leading cloud integration architecture and application modernization.
o Strong knowledge of enterprise computing and operating systems (OS) and Microsoft Azure cloud computing platforms.
o In-depth knowledge of Azure services, including but not limited to VMs, Virtual Networks, Azure Active Directory, Azure Storage, and Azure Security.
o Experience with cloud-based solutions leveraging cloud-computing infrastructure and platforms architecting, engineering, developing, and deploying systems and applications into a cloud environment.
- Azure and Cloud Technologies:
o 7+ years of hands-on experience with Azure migrations, Azure Security, Azure SQL, Azure Active Directory, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code, and disaster recovery.
o Expertise in Azure Cloud Architect, including but not limited to Custom Imaging and VDI/Hypervisor, Intune and MDM management, VNet and Resource Groups, and Azure VPN gateways.
o Expertise in Azure ADF, Azure Data Bricks, and Azure Data Lake with Azure Synapse database.
- Networking:
o 10+ years of hands-on experience in Network Architecture in the areas of designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex routing and switching environments.
o Design, plan, and implement scalable, secure, and resilient network architectures to support current and future business needs.
o Evaluate new networking technologies, tools, and solutions to determine their suitability for adoption within the organization. Make recommendations based on performance, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with business objectives.
o Lead the implementation of network infrastructure projects, including switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, and other networking devices. Ensure proper configuration, integration, and optimization of network components.
o Implement and maintain robust network security measures to protect against threats, vulnerabilities, and unauthorized access. Design and enforce network security policies, access controls, and encryption mechanisms.
o Expertise with Cisco Routers (ISRs and ASRs), Cisco 7Ks and 9Ks, Cisco Campus LAN routing and switching, Cisco Data Center routing and switching.
o Expertise in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), MPLS/BGP, SDN/NFV, EVPN, and VXLAN.
o Hands-on and strong technical expertise in implementing and troubleshooting network infrastructures at scale.
o Experience with SD-WAN technologies such as Fortinet and Viptela.
- Soft Skills:
o Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset and attention to detail.
o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.