What are the responsibilities and job description for the Azure Cloud Architect position at Talent Groups?
We are seeking a seasoned Cloud Architect to lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and cost-optimized cloud solutions. This role requires strong expertise in Azure PaaS, cloud automation, and enterprise architecture to support seamless cloud adoption across complex environments.
Requirements (8 Years Experience):
- Deep hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including IaaS, PaaS, networking, identity, and security services.
- Strong background with Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy.
- Proven experience working with on-prem infrastructure, including Dell EMC hosts, VMware, Unity storage, and Brocade FC switches.
- Proficiency in automation and scripting (PowerShell, Bash) and building CI/CD pipelines.
- Solid understanding of networking concepts—firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, routing, and security best practices.
- Experience implementing disaster recovery, backup solutions, and business continuity strategies.
- Knowledge of hybrid cloud architectures, cloud migration strategies, and integration with on-prem environments.
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar.
- Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect or Azure Administrator.
- Familiarity with other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) is a plus.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.