Azure Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect - IT Systems & Platform Integration - RemoteDallas, TX $110,000 - $125,000 2 weeks agoPay RangesInsight Global provided pay range is disclosed by the company. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base Pay Range$70.00/yr - $80.00/yrPosition OverviewInsight Global is seeking a seasoned Azure Solutions Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of secure, scalable cloud solutions aligned with strategic business goals. This role emphasizes data governance, security, and productivity architecture using Microsoft Purview, Copilot, Entra ID, Intune, and Defender, rather than infrastructure build-out. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders—translating complex business requirements into secure, scalable Azure architectures that align with both the Azure Well-Architected Framework and the Cloud Adoption Framework. The ideal candidate brings advanced knowledge of IT operations, including networking, virtualization, identity and access management, security, business continuity, disaster recovery, data platforms, and governance.FocusProjects & Production Support: Architecting and supporting enterprise-grade Azure solutionsGovernance & Security: Administering data loss prevention, compliance, and secure integrationsCross-Team Collaboration: Partnering with developers, security engineers, and business stakeholdersHeavy emphasis on Microsoft Purview, Intune, Defender, Entra ID, and CopilotDay to DayArchitect and design end-to-end Azure solutions with a focus on governance, security, and automation.Translate business needs into secure, scalable, cost-effective cloud architectures.Implement and manage Microsoft Purview for data governance and classification.Implement and manage Microsoft Copilot for workflow automation and productivity enhancement.Implement and manage Microsoft Entra ID for identity and access management.Advise stakeholders on B2B integration strategies, including private endpoints and secure data flows.Develop automation scripts using PowerShell and Python.Conduct architecture reviews, performance tuning, and cost optimization.Maintain technical documentation and lead knowledge transfer sessions.Ensure all solutions align with the Azure Well-Architected Framework and Cloud Adoption Framework.Must Haves7+ years of IT experience, including 3+ years in cloud architecture.Designing and implementing enterprise cloud solutions.Administering data loss prevention and compliance policies.Architecting solutions using Purview, Copilot, Entra ID, and Intune and/or Defender.Strong understanding of B2B integration, private endpoints, and secure agent usage.Deep knowledge of cloud architecture principles, including hybrid and on-premises integration.Proficiency in PowerShell and Python.Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.PlusesPrevious Microsoft Defender for threat protection and compliance.Previous Microsoft Intune for endpoint and device management.Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert).Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).Experience with scripting languages like Bicep, ARM templates.Seniority LevelMid-Senior levelEmployment TypeContractJob FunctionInformation Technology and DesignIndustriesUtilitiesJ-18808-Ljbffr