What are the responsibilities and job description for the Azure Cloud Architect position at PTR Global?
Position: Azure Cloud Architect
Location: Boston, MA, NY, NJ
Duration: Contract/ Contract to hire
Job ID: 177017
Pay Range: $80/Hr -$88.50/Hr
Job Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned Azure Cloud Architect with hands-on development experience to lead cloud infrastructure strategy, design, and delivery. The ideal candidate will bring deep Azure expertise, strong architectural thinking, and the ability to implement enterprise-grade solutions using Infrastructure as Code and modern DevOps practices. This role is critical for driving innovation and ensuring robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
About PTR Global: PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit ;br>
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Pay Range: $80/Hr -$88.50/Hr
The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work.
If you receive a suspicious message, email, or phone call claiming to be from PTR Global do not respond or click on any links. Instead, contact us directly at 1 . To report any concerns, please email us at
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Location: Boston, MA, NY, NJ
Duration: Contract/ Contract to hire
Job ID: 177017
Pay Range: $80/Hr -$88.50/Hr
Job Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned Azure Cloud Architect with hands-on development experience to lead cloud infrastructure strategy, design, and delivery. The ideal candidate will bring deep Azure expertise, strong architectural thinking, and the ability to implement enterprise-grade solutions using Infrastructure as Code and modern DevOps practices. This role is critical for driving innovation and ensuring robust, scalable, and secure cloud solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement enterprise-scale Azure cloud solutions, including compute, storage, networking, and platform services.
- Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform as a primary tool.
- Automate CI/CD pipelines using tools like Bitbucket, Jenkins, XLR, AWS CodePipeline, and GitHub Actions.
- Establish and manage Azure landing zones, governance models, and management groups.
- Implement identity and access management using Entra ID (Azure AD), RBAC, PIM, and managed identities.
- Architect secure solutions using Zero Trust principles, Azure Defender, and Azure Key Vault.
- Design and manage Azure networking, including hub-spoke VNETs, subnets, NSGs, UDRs, and private connectivity.
- Ensure observability and resilience through Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and high availability strategies.
- Work with cloud database platforms like PostgreSQL, Azure SQL, and Cosmos DB, ensuring security and performance optimization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver client-facing solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications:
- 8 years of experience in Cloud Architecture, with a focus on Azure.
- Proficiency in Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (mandatory).
- Strong experience with Azure architecture, including compute, storage, networking, and platform services.
- Hands-on experience with Azure networking and private connectivity solutions.
- Expertise in identity and security management, including Azure AD and Zero Trust principles.
- Experience with cloud database platforms, particularly PostgreSQL (mandatory).
- Strong communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to own end-to-end architecture, from design to hands-on implementation.
- Experience working in regulated financial services environments (preferred).
- Familiarity with Azure Migrate, Azure Site Recovery, and FinOps practices (preferred).
About PTR Global: PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit ;br>
At PTR Global, we understand the importance of your privacy and security. We NEVER ASK job applicants to:
- Pay any fee to be considered for, submitted to, or selected for any opportunity.
- Purchase any product, service, or gift cards from us or for us as part of an application, interview, or selection process.
- Provide sensitive financial information such as credit card numbers or banking information. Successfully placed or hired candidates would only be asked for banking details after accepting an offer from us during our official onboarding processes as part of payroll setup.
Pay Range: $80/Hr -$88.50/Hr
The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work.
If you receive a suspicious message, email, or phone call claiming to be from PTR Global do not respond or click on any links. Instead, contact us directly at 1 . To report any concerns, please email us at
#LI-AV1
Salary : $177,017