Cloud Solution Architect

Define, design, and govern cloud architecture standards across the organization Translate business and application requirements into end-to-end Azure solutions across compute, networking, storage, identity, and security Evaluate project architectures for cloud best-practice adherence, security posture, and cost efficiency Evaluate and recommend Azure services, tools, and third-party integrations Provide architectural oversight for server virtualization, enterprise monitoring and observability, networking, security, and identity management Champion automation across provisioning, configuration management, and operational tasks Define and drive DevOps practices and culture across engineering teams Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions Monitor and optimize cloud spending Architect and govern enterprise AVD environments, including host pool design, image management, and session host scaling strategies Apply system design expertise across CDN, distributed caching, message bus, API gateway, load balancing, and event-driven architecture Define standards for monitoring, logging, backup, disaster recovery, and cost management Act as a technical authority and mentor for Infrastructure and Cloud Engineering teams Communicate architecture decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders Requirements 5-8 years of professional experience in cloud architecture, infrastructure engineering, or related disciplines Deep hands-on experience designing and implementing Azure architecture and landing zones Strong understanding of Azure IaaS and PaaS services, including compute, networking, storage, and security Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform or Bicep Hands-on experience authoring production Infrastructure as Code focused on modularity and reusable code patterns Proven experience designing and operating CI/CD pipelines at scale using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, security architecture, and identity management in cloud environments Strong system design background spanning CDN, caching strategies, message bus, API gateways, and load balancing Excellent verbal and communication skills for conveying complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders Strong documentation, decision-making, and presentation skills Strategic thinking and strong problem-solving abilities Ability to influence technical direction without direct authority Highly collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities Proficiency with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, Go, or Bash Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing Azure cloud architecture, including IaaS and PaaS services, while driving DevOps practices and automation across engineering teams. Proficient in creating CI/CD pipelines and managing cloud resources efficiently with a strong focus on security and cost management. Highest-signal resume keywords Azure Architecture Design CI/CD Pipeline Implementation Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Cloud Security Management DevOps Practices ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Azure IaaS Azure PaaS Terraform Bicep GitHub Actions PowerShell Python Go Bash System Design Soft Skills Excellent Communication Strategic Thinking Problem-Solving Collaboration Adaptability Industry Keywords Cloud Architecture Infrastructure Engineering Virtualization Enterprise Monitoring Identity Management Tools & Technologies Azure DevOps CDN Load Balancing API Gateway Event-Driven Architecture #J-18808-Ljbffr