Key Responsibilities

- Design and implement enterprise-grade Azure cloud solutions leveraging Azure IaaS and PaaS services.
- Architect secure and scalable Azure networking solutions across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
- Develop cloud adoption and migration strategies for applications, databases, and infrastructure workloads.
- Design Azure landing zones aligned with governance, compliance, and security requirements.
- Implement networking components including VNets, Subnets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, Load Balancers, VPN Gateway, and ExpressRoute.
- Design and manage Azure IaaS environments including Virtual Machines, VM Scale Sets, Managed Disks, and Storage Accounts.
- Architect Azure PaaS solutions using Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Logic Apps, API Management, and Azure SQL Services.
- Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity strategies.
- Collaborate with security teams to implement cloud security best practices and Zero Trust architecture.
- Define infrastructure automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM Templates, and Bicep.
- Work closely with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to optimize cloud solutions.
- Conduct architecture reviews, performance assessments, and cost optimization initiatives.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to cloud engineering teams.
- Maintain architectural documentation, standards, and best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of IT experience with at least 4+ years focused on Azure Cloud Architecture.
- Solid experience designing and implementing Azure Networking solutions.
- Extensive knowledge of Azure IaaS and PaaS services.




- Experience designing hybrid cloud and multi-region architectures.
- Strong understanding of cloud security, governance, and compliance frameworks.
- Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM Templates, or Bicep).
- Experience with cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Azure Networking Skills

- Azure Virtual Network (VNet)
- Network Security Groups (NSG)
- Azure Firewall
- Azure Load Balancer
- Azure Application Gateway
- Azure DNS
- Azure Bastion
- Azure Front Door
- Azure VPN Gateway
- Azure ExpressRoute
- Azure Private Link
- Azure Private Endpoint
- Route Tables (UDR)
- Virtual WAN
- Traffic Manager
- Hybrid Connectivity Solutions

Azure IaaS Skills

- Azure Virtual Machines
- VM Scale Sets
- Managed Disks
- Availability Sets and Availability Zones
- Azure Storage Accounts
- Azure Backup
- Azure Site Recovery
- Azure Monitor
- Azure Recovery Services Vault
- Windows and Linux Administration
- Infrastructure Monitoring and Performance Tuning

Azure PaaS Skills

- Azure App Services
- Azure Functions
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Azure Container Apps
- Azure Logic Apps
- Azure API Management
- Azure Service Bus
- Azure Event Grid
- Azure SQL Database
- Azure Cosmos DB
- Azure Cache for Redis
- Azure Key Vault
- Azure Data Factory

DevOps & Automation Skills

- Azure DevOps
- GitHub Actions
- CI/CD Pipeline Design
- Terraform
- ARM Templates
- Bicep
- PowerShell
- Azure CLI
- YAML Pipelines
- Infrastructure Automation

Security & Governance

- Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID)
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
- Azure Policy
- Azure Landing Zones
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Azure Sentinel
- Zero Trust Architecture
- Cloud Compliance & Governance

📌 Azure Cloud Architect - S (Pune)
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