What are the responsibilities and job description for the Azure Architect(Build the Ecosystem from Scratch) - 100% Remote position at SGS Technologie?
SGS Technologies, we are a software development and staffing company that doesn’t simply talk services – we accomplish them. With two decades of experience, we use a combination of latest technological knowledge, future-driven ideas, and specialized skills for multiple forms of IT requirements.
SGS has served numerous clients nationwide in various industries and we want you to be a part of that growth and opportunity!
ONLY GREEN CARD AND US CITIZENS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE!
Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Azure Cloud Architect to lead the design and implementation of a scalable, secure, and high-performing Azure ecosystem from the ground up. This role is ideal for someone who has hands-on experience building cloud environments from scratch and can drive cloud strategy, governance, and best practices across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, design, and implement a greenfield Azure environment aligned with business and technical goals
- Define and build the Azure cloud ecosystem, including networking, security, identity, compute, and storage
- Establish cloud governance frameworks, policies, and cost optimization strategies
- Design landing zones, subscriptions, and resource hierarchies following best practices
- Lead infrastructure-as-code (IaC) implementations using tools like ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices using Azure DevOps or similar tools
- Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
- Collaborate with engineering, security, and business teams to align cloud architecture with enterprise needs
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cloud and DevOps teams
- Evaluate and integrate Azure-native and third-party services into the ecosystem
Required Qualifications
- 8 years of IT experience with at least 4 years focused on Microsoft Azure
- Proven experience building Azure environments from scratch (greenfield)
- Deep expertise in:
- Azure Architecture (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
- Azure Networking (VNet, NSG, VPN, ExpressRoute)
- Identity & Access Management (Azure AD / Entra ID)
- Security & Compliance (Azure Security Center, Defender)
- Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, or Bicep)
- Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps / CI-CD pipelines
- Knowledge of cloud governance, cost management, and FinOps practices
- Experience designing highly available and scalable systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Azure certifications such as:
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments
- Background in enterprise-scale migrations or transformations
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes / AKS)
- Experience in regulated industries (Finance, Healthcare, etc.)
Soft Skills
- Strong stakeholder communication and ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
- Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment aligned to EST hours
Why Join?
- Opportunity to build a cloud ecosystem from the ground up
- High visibility role with strategic impact
- Collaborative and forward-thinking engineering culture