Cloud Architect

Job Title: Azure Cloud ArchitectLocation: Montpelier, VT or Addison, TX.Responsibilities:· Work with stakeholders to discuss and sign off on ARR design documents.- Utilize Terraform, PowerShell, and Python scripts for Azure DevOps Infrastructure as Code (IaC).- Create frameworks for cloud environments, compliance, access controls, and data security.- Configure DevOps deployments using Jenkins, Terraform, and GitHub for CI/CD.- Work with microservices, specifically Azure Container Services (ACS) and Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS).- Configure Azure Infrastructure services, including Azure Active Directory, Application Gateways, Azure DNS, Storage Accounts, Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, Monitor, Log Analytics, and Cost Management.- Automate processes using Azure CLI, Azure Cloud Shell, PowerShell, and Terraform.- Configure Azure Resource Groups, App Services, Database, Data Storage, CosmosDB, and Blob.- Manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and Red Hat OpenShift to streamline software delivery.- Leverage Kubernetes to orchestrate and manage Docker containers for scalability and efficient resource utilization.- Work with Azure Native services, including Azure App Services, Functions, AKS, ML AI services, Azure SQL, Storage, vNet Hub and Spoke models, Key Vault, Security Groups, DataLake, and EventHub.Qualifications:• 15+ years of hands-on infrastructure experience with at least 5 years in a technical team leadership role.• 6+ years of hands-on experience and knowledge working in public cloud technologies and solutions (Azure Preferred)• 4+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications in production environments• 3+ years of hands-on experience and knowledge of platform architecture and technologies .Virtualization Technologies (VMWare, Hyper-V, etc.)• Public Cloud (Azure, GCP, AWS, etc.)• Networking (CDN, SD Wan, Load Balancing, WAF, etc.)• Systems Administration (Windows, Linux, Active Directory, SCCM, etc.)• Automation Technologies (CI/CD, Infrastructure-As-Code, etc.)