Cloud Architect (Chandler)

Role: Azure Cloud ArchitectLocation: Chandler, AZ (Hybrid )Term: Fulltime -PermanentAzure Cloud Architect with strong knowledge of Database Platforms Handson Terraform experience and Strong CICD expertiseBusiness JustificationAs part of CTI strategic priorities and Bigrock5 public deliverables this position is required to design and deliver Azurebased Database Platforms as a Service DBaaS for our CIO partnersThis role will focus on enabling secure compliant and standardized Azure database services delivered endtoend using Infrastructure as Code IaC with TerraformTo meet aggressive delivery timelines we require an Azure Cloud Architect who can design build and maintain Terraform modules that fully conform to Bank enterprise standards includingAzure IAM Entra ID standardsBackup and restore policiesPatch management and minor upgradesMRF standardsData protection DAR DITCryptography and key management standardsVaulting and secrets complianceBaseline and security complianceThis role is also responsible for ensuring the solution satisfies ITAM CSDB and internal audit requirements The candidate will test Terraform modules in Engineering Lab environments identify defects and collaborate with engineering and platform teams to remediate issuesAdditionally the role will own CICD automation for Terraform deployments using Bitbucket and Terraform Enterprise TFEPosition Summary:Azure Cloud Architect with strong handson experience in designing Azure solutions and building Terraformbased IaC modules with proven experience implementing enterprisegrade CICD pipelines for cloud infrastructurePrimary SkillsAzure Architecture with strong knowledge of Database PlatformsHandson experience with Terraform Strong CICD implementation experienceTerraform Enterprise TFE experience preferredAnsible playbook experience is a plusRequired SkillsStrong Azure Cloud Architecture experience 7 years designing secure scalable highly available solutions across multisubscription and multiregion environmentsHandson Terraform experience 7 years building reusable IaC modules managing remote state workspaces and environment promotion patternsTerraform Enterprise TFE expertise including workspace design VCSdriven workflows policyascode SentinelOPA where applicable and run governanceStrong CICD experience implementing Terraform automation using Azure DevOps GitHub Actions or Bitbucket Pipelines with approvals and quality gatesDeep knowledge of Azure database platforms Azure SQL SQL MI Azure PostgreSQLMySQL Cosmos DB Redis including HADR backup and performance tuningHandson Azure IAM Entra ID experience RBAC managed identities service principals leastprivilege design and enterprise SSOfederationAzure networking expertise including VNets subnets NSGs UDRs Private EndpointsPrivate Link DNS and hybrid connectivity ExpressRouteVPNStrong security and compliance mindset covering Key VaultCMK encryption DARDIT secrets management loggingmonitoring and baseline complianceExperience working in regulated enterprise environments Banking preferred with ITAM CSDB audit and policy adherence requirementsAutomation experience plus using Ansible for configuration management and postprovisioning tasksDesired SkillsAzure Cloud ArchitectureTerraform EnterpriseCICD Tools Azure DevOps GitHub Bitbucket Jenkins XLRStrong understanding of enterprise governance and compliance frameworksMandatory Skills : Azure Cloud Architecture