Azure Architect

Job Description We are looking for an Azure Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable cloud environments for a motor freight forwarder in Johns Creek, Georgia. This Long-term Contract position focuses on building resilient Azure solutions that support performance, governance, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will combine strong architectural expertise with hands-on experience in infrastructure automation, cloud security, and platform monitoring.Responsibilities:Create cloud architecture strategies in Microsoft Azure that emphasize scalability, reliability, and strong security controls.Provision and maintain Azure infrastructure using Terraform and other infrastructure-as-code methods to support consistent deployments.Partner with network and security stakeholders to strengthen identity management, access controls, data protection, and secure connectivity across the environment.Establish observability practices with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights to track system health and improve service availability.Develop automation for deployment workflows and day-to-day operational tasks to increase efficiency and reduce manual intervention.Integrate cloud processes with ServiceNow APIs where needed to support operational workflows and service management activities.Review platform performance and resource utilization, then recommend improvements for cost, scalability, and stability.Provide technical guidance on Azure services and best practices to support sound cloud engineering decisions across the organization.• Strong experience designing enterprise-grade solutions within Microsoft Azure environments.Hands-on expertise with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and configuration management.Knowledge of Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights for monitoring and performance analysis.Experience implementing cloud security practices related to identity, access management, network controls, and data protection.Familiarity with automation tools such as Ansible and experience streamlining cloud operations.Understanding of Azure API Management and related integration patterns.Experience working with ServiceNow Platform integrations, including API-based automation.Ability to support auto scaling strategies and architect highly available cloud solutions.