What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Architect position at HMG America?
HMG America LLC is the best Business Solutions focused Information Technology Company with IT consulting and services, software and web development, staff augmentation and other professional services. One of our direct clients is looking for Cloud Architect in Dallas, TX). Below is the detailed job description.
Title: Cloud Architect
Location: Dallas, TX
Cloud Architect Job Description
Job Summary
The Cloud Architect leads the design, implementation, and governance of primarily Azure-based infrastructure and services across a hybrid cloud environment including a limited AWS environment. This role ensures secure, scalable, and compliant cloud operations, emphasizing IaaS and PaaS models, automation, and collaboration with Cloud-Ops and enterprise data teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect secure and scalable Azure environments using hub-and-spoke topology, private endpoints, and managed identities.
- Design and document high-level and low-level architecture (HLD/LLD), SOPs, and RCA reports for Azure deployments.
- Lead modernization efforts, including migration from legacy systems to Azure-native services.
- Oversee Azure IaaS and PaaS services including Key Vault, Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks, Apache Spark, SQL MI, APIM, App Gateway, and App Services.
- Implement and enforce cloud security, cost management, and compliance protocols in coordination with cybersecurity teams.
- Collaborate with monitoring teams to triage alerts and ensure timely incident resolution.
- Support disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity planning (BCP) across Azure regions.
- Align cloud solutions with business goals through partnership with Infrastructure Architects, Cloud SMEs, and Service Delivery Managers.
- Provide architectural guidance to DevOps and application teams on CI/CD pipelines and Terraform code.
- Participate in technical evaluations and interviews for cloud resources.
- Troubleshoot complex failures and recommend solutions for third-party cloud platforms.
- Design and configure network connectivity across cloud regions.
- Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for cloud resource deployment and maintenance.
- Track cloud resources, costs, and cost attribution.
Required Skills & Experience
- 7 years of experience in Azure cloud architecture and operations.
- Deep knowledge of Azure services: Compute, ADF, Key Vault, Blob Storage, Azure SQL MI, Databricks, APIM, App Gateway, App Service Plans, App Services, Function Apps, Logic Apps, AVD, Azure Backup, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics Workspace, App Insights.
- Experience with Terraform, Azure DevOps, and automation of infrastructure provisioning.
- Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles, network security groups, VNets, network virtual appliances, and ExpressRoute.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Purview, Entra ID, and governance workflows.
Preferred Certifications
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
- ITIL Foundation or higher
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.
Key Technologies
- Azure Core Services: Compute, Key Vault, Storage
- Data & Analytics: Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks, Apache Spark, SQL MI
- Security & Identity: Managed Identities, RBAC, Entra ID, Zero Trust Architecture
- Infrastructure & Networking: Hub-and-Spoke topology, Private Endpoints, NSGs, ExpressRoute, Virtual Network Appliances
- Automation & DevOps: Terraform, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines
- Monitoring: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics Workspace, App Insights
- Governance & Compliance: Microsoft Purview, DR/BCP planning, cost management policies