Cloud Solutions Architect

Job Title: Cloud Solution Architect (Azure) Location: Colorado Springs, CO (Must be local) Duration: 6 Months Position Summar yOur client is seeking an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect to lead the design and implementation of a secure, scalable, and enterprise-grade Azure data platform. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Azure Landing Zones, cloud networking, data platform architecture, security, governance, infrastructure automation, and operational readiness .The Architect will be responsible for developing architecture standards, deployment blueprints, security frameworks, and operational models that support modern analytics, reporting, and data governance initiatives across the organization **. Key Responsibiliti esAzure Landing Zone & Governan ceDesign and implement Azure Landing Zones, including subscriptions, management groups, policies, RBAC, naming conventions, tagging standards, and environment separation strategie s.Establish governance frameworks to ensure compliance, security, and operational consistency across Azure environment s.Network & Connectivity Architectu reDesign secure network architectures utilizing hub-and-spoke topology, private endpoints, firewalls, ExpressRoute/VPN connectivity, DNS, and routing configuration s.Enable secure connectivity between Azure services and on-premises environment **s. Data Platform Architect ureDevelop Azure Synapse reference architectures leveragi ng:Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 (ADLS Ge n2)Azure Synapse Analyt icsAzure Data Factory (ADF) / Synapse Pipeli nesMicrosoft Purv iewAzure Key Va ultAzure Moni torPower BIPower Platf ormDefine enterprise data integration, analytics, and reporting architectur **es. Security & Identity Manage mentDesign and implement secure access models using Azure AD, RBAC, Managed Identities, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Azure Key Va ult.Ensure data protection, identity governance, and secure access patterns across cloud environme **nts. Infrastructure Automation & D evOpsCreate Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) deployment frameworks using Terraform and/or B icep.Define CI/CD deployment strategies, environment promotion processes, and automated infrastructure provisioning stand ards.Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to implement scalable deployment pipel **ines. Operational Readiness & S upportEstablish monitoring, alerting, diagnostics, backup/recovery, disaster recovery (DR), and operational support frame works.Develop operational readiness documentation and support transition activities to production support teams.Ensure platform reliability, availability, and performance through proactive monitoring and gover **nance. Required Qualifi cationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.8+ years of experience in Solution Architectur e role.Extensive experience designing Azure Landing Zones and enterprise cloud governance fram eworks.Strong expertise in Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, ADLS Gen2, Azure Networking, Azure Security, and Microsoft P urview.Experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform and/or Bicep.Deep understanding of Azure identity management, RBAC, Managed Identities, and security best pra ctices.Experience designing enterprise-scale data and analytics pla tforms.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr Socket.dev