Architect II - Cloud Infrastructure Services

Senior Network/Infrastructure Cloud Architect (Hybrid)

Location: Atlanta, GA

Senior Network/Infrastructure Cloud architect to help with the Mosaic Cloud Migration project

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud & Infrastructure Architecture Design and implement the target-state Azure architecture aligned with Mosaic cloud standards and enterprise governance. Define Azure landing zones, subscription strategy, management groups, identity integration, and network topology.
• Architect hybrid connectivity between on-prem (Kyndryl) and Azure using ExpressRoute, VPN, and secure routing models. Develop network segmentation, micro-segmentation, and Zero Trust architecture patterns.
• Ensure high availability, resiliency, disaster recovery, and business continuity designs.
• Migration Strategy & Execution Lead infrastructure discovery and dependency mapping for on-prem workloads. Develop phased migration strategies (rehost, replatform, refactor). Define cutover planning, rollback strategies, and coexistence models.
• Collaborate with application teams for migration readiness and performance optimization.
• Drive data center exit planning and decommissioning strategies.
• Networking & Security Design Azure VNet architecture, hub-and-spoke topology, firewall strategy, and traffic inspection models.
• Architect integration with: Azure Firewall / NVA Load balancers / Application Gateway Azure Front Door (if applicable) DNS (hybrid resolution strategy) Implement network security controls, NSGs, ASGs, UDRs, and conditional access models. Align architecture with enterprise security policies and compliance requirements (HIPAA, SOC2, etc., if applicable).
• Infrastructure & Platform Modernization Design Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep) frameworks.
• Enable automation for provisioning and configuration management. Architect monitoring and observability solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Sentinel, etc.
• Define backup, patching, and lifecycle management strategies in Azure.
• Support container, Kubernetes (AKS), and platform services integration if applicable.
• Governance & Operational Model Define cloud governance, cost management, tagging strategy, and FinOps alignment.
• Collaborate with operations teams to transition to cloud operating model.
• Document architecture standards, runbooks, and reference patterns. Act as technical advisor to leadership and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure and network architecture.
• 5+ years of hands-on Azure architecture experience.
• Proven experience leading large-scale data center to Azure cloud migrations.
• Strong experience with: Hybrid networking (ExpressRoute, VPN, BGP routing) Enterprise firewall architectures Azure landing zones Identity integration (Azure AD / Entra ID, AD hybrid) DNS, IPAM, routing, load balancing Deep understanding of infrastructure security and Zero Trust principles. Experience working in environments managed by third-party providers (e.g., Kyndryl/IBM or similar).