Cloud Architect

Job Title: Senior Cloud Solution Architect – Microsoft Azure (Enterprise & Multi‑Cloud)

Job Type: Dallas, TX (open for one of the architect to be in East Coast – NJ or in Redmond, Seattle).

Job Type: Fulltime

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Solution Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure to drive enterprise‑scale cloud transformation initiatives. This is a strategic, customer‑facing role requiring strong architecture, consulting, and stakeholder management experience.

Experience: 10–12 years in cloud architecture, consulting, or IT services environments

Key Responsibilities

• Assess customer IT estates, LOB applications, business priorities, and success metrics to design scalable, secure, cloud‑native architectures
• Collaborate with network, security, identity, backup, tools, and application architects to deliver enterprise‑grade solutions
• Define long‑term cloud strategies and guide operations teams through implementation and adoption
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior IT stakeholders and build long‑term technical relationships
• Lead architecture/design workshops and own HLD documentation
• Support Sales and Pre‑Sales teams with RFP responses and solution positioning
• Promote Azure innovations that drive operational efficiency and cost optimization
• Stay current with cloud trends, competitive insights, and emerging technologies

Required Skills & Expertise

• Subject‑matter expertise in Azure Governance & Cost Management, Networking & Security, Azure AD, Compute, Storage, Backup & DR, Monitoring
• Strong hands‑on experience with Azure Migrate and Azure Site Recovery (ASR)
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, BICEP, Ansible) and automation
• Experience with PaaS services and Containers
• Exposure to AWS and/or GCP for hybrid and multi‑cloud strategies
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA) and security standards (ISO 27001)
• Proven experience in cost optimization and cloud financial management
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum project environments
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills

Disclaimer

HCL is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to secure@hcltech.com for investigation.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.