Architect, IT Infrastructure (Azure Cloud) (Remote - US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Architect, IT Infrastructure (Azure Cloud) in the United States.

This role is designed for a seasoned IT professional who will lead the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise Azure cloud infrastructure. You will be responsible for modernizing internal systems, driving cloud-first initiatives, and ensuring secure, scalable, and highly available solutions. Collaborating with global IT and development teams, you will provide technical leadership on migrations, cloud-native technologies, and automation initiatives. This position blends hands-on implementation with strategic planning, requiring strong problem-solving skills and the ability to align technical decisions with organizational goals. Your work will impact internal operations, optimize performance, and support business continuity at scale. Ideal candidates thrive in agile, fast-paced environments and are passionate about advancing cloud capabilities across a diverse IT landscape.

Accountabilities

• Design and implement enterprise-grade Azure cloud infrastructure to meet business requirements.
• Lead cloud strategy, governance, and migration planning for internal IT systems.
• Provide subject matter expertise in Azure IaaS, PaaS, networking, security, and automation.
• Develop and maintain architectural standards, policies, diagrams, and documentation.
• Collaborate with IT and development teams for solution integration and cloud-native deployments.
• Evaluate existing infrastructure, propose enhancements, and execute improvements.
• Support Azure Gov Cloud tenants and landing zones using best practices and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Drive automation, monitoring, and disaster recovery processes.
• Mentor team members and contribute to strategic planning, pre-sales support, and proof of concept initiatives.

• 10+ years of overall IT experience, with at least 3 years focused on Microsoft Azure architecture, design, and delivery.
• Demonstrated success with large-scale Azure implementations, migrations, hybrid environments, and cloud-native solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Azure services including Virtual Networks, Azure VMs, Azure Storage, Azure Active Directory, and Azure DevOps.
• Expertise in cloud governance frameworks: RBAC, cost management, compliance, and disaster recovery.
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM, or Bicep.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, automation, and monitoring in cloud environments.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, C#, Java, or Python.
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical concepts to business audiences.
• Proven leadership and mentorship abilities, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Microsoft Azure Architect certification highly preferred.
• Experience in pre-sales, solution consulting, or technical presentations is a plus.