Azure Cloud Architect

Role : Azure Cloud ArchitectLocation : Addison, TXDuration : 06 months (Extension contract) Interview Mode : On-siteDescription:We are seeking a hands-on Senior Azure Cloud Architect to design, build, and operationalize a secure, highly available, and resilient Azure platform and application hosting environment from the ground up.This role is foundation-first and execution-focused. The objective is to establish a production-grade Azure platform with strong networking, DNS architecture, disaster recovery, container hosting, CI/CD pipelines, security controls, and observability.The environment supports critical workloads with PHI/PII data, requiring strict adherence to security, reliability, and operational excellence principles.This is a build-and-own delivery role, not advisory.This is a green field setup, and essentially not a large environment, very small footprint of Azure.It won't take more than a few months to complete a well architected design & implementation.Azure Platform FoundationArchitect and implement Azure environment from scratch or stabilize and rebuild where requiredDefine subscription strategy, resource organization, and naming conventionsImplement hub-and-spoke network architecture for secure workload isolationConfigure:VNets, subnets, NSGs, route tablesHybrid connectivity (VPN / ExpressRoute)Private endpoints for all critical servicesEnsure secure, scalable, and segmented network design aligned with enterprise best practicesDNS, Load Balancing, HA & Disaster RecoveryImplement Azure DNS (public and private) with strict elimination of IP-based failover dependencies