Azure Cloud Architect

As an Azure Cloud Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the multi-cloud strategy of our client through the design and development of advanced, scalable, and secure reference architectures across all Cloud Platforms. You will lead cross-functional efforts to integrate key technologies such as Apptio Cloudability, ServiceNow, CyberArk, Appgate, GitHub, Terraform, Prometheus, Grafana, and MuleSoft. This is a highly technical role with an emphasis on reusable, strategic cloud patterns and automation, enabling efficient cloud adoption and governance at scale. Key Responsibilities 1. Reference Architecture Development (Primary Duty) + Design and maintain cloud-native reference architectures for Azure that align with enterprise security, scalability, compliance, and operational requirements. + Develop and publish end-to-end solution blueprints for IaaS, PaaS, containerized, and serverless workloads. + Incorporate Zero Trust and Privileged Access Management principles within architectures. + Collaborate with application teams, DevOps, security, and operations to promote consistent architectural practices across clouds. + Multi-Cloud Integration and Automation + Design and implement integrations between Apptio Cloudability and ServiceNow via RESTful APIs for cost management, chargeback, and reporting automation. + Implement CyberArk for credential management and Appgate SDP for secure access control within cloud-native designs. + Implement IBM Turbonomic for capacity resilience and integrate with ServiceNow. + Establish and enforce standards for using GitHub as the source control for Terraform-based Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) deployments. + Observability and Monitoring Architecture + Deploy and configure Prometheus and Grafana for full-stack observability across cloud workloads. + Integrate observability tooling with MuleSoft APIs for performance monitoring and alerting. + Governance, Security, and Best Practices + Define architectural standards and cloud governance models including tagging, policy enforcement, and FinOps. + Advocate and implement DevSecOps practices across all cloud environments. + Evaluate new cloud services, tools, and industry trends to ensure modern, future-proof architectures. + Documentation and Enablement + Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation, runbooks, and architecture diagrams. + Conduct workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions with technical teams and business stakeholders. Qualifications Required + 7+ years of experience in cloud architecture roles with deep expertise in Azure. + Proven experience designing reference architectures used across large enterprise environments. + Hands-on expertise in: + Apptio Cloudability and ServiceNow integration (via API) + CyberArk and Appgate implementation + GitHub and Terraform in IaC pipelines + Prometheus, Grafana, and MuleSoft + Strong understanding of security, compliance, identity, and network architecture in public cloud. + Experience with REST APIs and automation tooling. Preferred + Cloud certifications (Azure Architect Expert). + Experience in multi-cloud FinOps and cloud cost governance. + Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman. Personal Attributes + Strategic thinker with attention to technical detail. + Passion for developing reusable frameworks and automation. + Strong communication and leadership skills. + Collaborative mindset with a focus on enablement and mentorship.

Created: 2026-05-02