Azure Cloud Architect

Job Title: Azure SME

Location: 3771 Eastwood Dr, Jackson, MS 39211

Working mode: Hybrid, must be willing to report onsite once per month. NOT 100% REMOTE AND ONLY LOCAL CANDIDATES

Required Skills/Experience

·Deep knowledge of key Azure services (VMs, Azure Storage, Azure SQL/Cosmos DB, VNet, Microsoft Entra

·ID, Azuare Functions, Azure Resource Manager templates, etc.).

·Experience leadaing cloud migrations or implementations in a complex multi-tenant/subscription environment.

·Strong network troubleshooting abilities to help resolve connectivity issues both inside the Azure cloud

·environment and ingressing/egressing to the State's on-premises environment (e.g., ExpressRoute, VPN).

·Familiarity with Azure Landing Zone implementations and management using Azure Landing Zone reference

·architectures or ALZ deployment tools.

·Proficiency with infrastructure as code (ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps,

·GitHub Actions).

·Experience implementing security best practices (e.g., Azure RBAC, encryption, network segmentation, and

·Azure Policies).

·Familiarity with DevOps principles, containerization (Docker, AKS, Azure Container Apps), and serverless

·architectures.

·Strong troubleshooting abilities across networking, storage, and compute layers in Azure.

·Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical

·and non-technical stakeholders.

·Proven experience mentoring staff and fostering a collaborative, learning-focused environment.

·Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.

·Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

·Ability to lead architectural reviews and navigate ambiguity in designing solutions to complex business problems.