What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Architect Azure Migration position at HR Pundits?
Role- Azure Architect
Location- New York City NY
Interview- F2F (Local Candidates Only)
Project Scope:
We are seeking an experienced
Cloud Architect
to lead the migration of a security platform from an on-premise environment to a private cloud infrastructure on
Microsoft Azure . The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cloud architecture, containerization, DevOps practices, and modern AI-driven tools to accelerate migration initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and design the migration of security platforms from on-premises to
Azure private cloud
environments.
Architect scalable, resilient, and secure cloud solutions aligned with business requirements.
Implement and manage
containerized applications using OpenShift .
Drive
DevOps practices , including CI/CD pipeline design and automation.
Leverage
AI-based tools and accelerators
to optimize and expedite migration processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including security, infrastructure, and application development stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with cloud security standards and best practices.
Troubleshoot and optimize cloud deployments for performance and cost efficiency.
Required Skills
Qualifications:
Strong experience with
Microsoft Azure , specifically private cloud architectures.
Hands-on expertise in
OpenShift / Kubernetes
container platforms.
Proven experience in
DevOps methodologies
and
CI/CD tools
(e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).
Experience in
cloud migration strategies
(rehost, refactor, replatform).
Familiarity with
AI/ML-based tools
used for automation and migration acceleration.
Strong understanding of
cloud security frameworks and best practices .
Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Azure certifications such as
Azure Solutions Architect Expert .
Experience working with
security platforms or sensitive enterprise applications .
Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools like
Terraform or ARM templates