Cloud Solution Architect
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Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Cloud Solution Architect will have extensive experience with Microsoft Azure to design, optimize, and secure our cloud infrastructure. The candidate will collaborate closely with internal teams, Microsoft representatives, and third-party vendors to ensure efficient and cost-effective cloud operations.
OFFICE HOURS: The office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This role may also require availability for off-hours work, including some nights and weekends, as needed for maintenance, incident response, and system upgrades.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Storage Accounts & Managed Disks Virtual Networks & Networking Multi-Factor Authentication & Identity Management Resource Groups & Azure Monitor Azure Dashboards & Workbooks Cost Analysis, Billing, Reservations, and Cost Savings Plans Azure Virtual Desktop Azure Automation & Privileged Identity Management
The Cloud Solution Architect will have extensive experience with Microsoft Azure to design, optimize, and secure our cloud infrastructure. The candidate will collaborate closely with internal teams, Microsoft representatives, and third-party vendors to ensure efficient and cost-effective cloud operations.
OFFICE HOURS: The office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This role may also require availability for off-hours work, including some nights and weekends, as needed for maintenance, incident response, and system upgrades.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and implement Azure cloud solutions that meet business needs.
- Optimize Azure cloud costs and improve existing infrastructure.
- Collaborate with Microsoft's support team for Azure tenant management.
- Manage Azure storage solutions and data security.
- Oversee Azure virtualization and networking as required.
- Ensure compliance and security across Azure tenants and subscriptions.
- Support hybrid identity solutions (Azure AD, on-prem AD, Microsoft Entra).
- Provide third-tier engineering support for Azure-related issues.
- Prepare and deliver regular reports on Azure tenant performance.
- Work with third-party vendors to integrate cloud solutions when needed.
- Perform off-hours maintenance, upgrades, and incident response as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Microsoft AZ-300-level Azure Architect expertise.
- 5-7 years of hands-on experience managing Azure cloud environments.
- Strong understanding of Azure services, including:
- Ability to create clear design documents and technical documentation.
- Experience with scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash).
- Strong knowledge of change management best practices.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Comfortable with leading small teams when required.
- A willingness to mentor and train team members.
- Ability to document policies and procedures.
- Availability to attend in-person and remote meetings as required.