Title: Senior Azure Cloud Architect
Location: Durham, NC
Duration: 5 Months With high possibility of extension
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
5 + years of experience in Azure cloud architecture and design with core technical skills
Must be certified as an Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent
8+ years of experience into Cloud Administration
Level 4 (5+ years) cloud engineering experience
Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
AWS and GCP Architect Certifications are also preferred
Responsibilities
This person will have experience in and be responsible for the following:
Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud architecture solutions primarily using Azure.
Develop and execute a comprehensive Azure cloud strategy that supports Clorox short-term and long-term objectives
Develop comprehensive cloud architecture strategies that encompass Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions.
Define and maintain Azure cloud architectural blueprints, ensuring best practices and cost optimization levers are enabled
Collaborate with Clorox Security to define and incorporate cloud security policies in cloud provisioning
Conduct thorough assessments of existing systems and applications, identifying opportunities for cloud migration and optimization.
Design security measures and controls to ensure data protection and compliance with federal security standards.
Provide expert guidance to internal and client teams on cloud architecture decisions, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
Develop cloud architecture documentation, including diagrams, guidelines, and best practices for reference and knowledge sharing
Serve as the Technical SME and point of escalation for troubleshooting network and cloud infrastructure issues / Level 4 Engineering Requirements to Operations Team.
Evaluate new Azure services and technologies for potential adoption and deployment.
Lead the design and implementation of Azure cloud solutions across various business domains
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other cloud engineers and architects
Stay abreast of Azure cloud trends and innovations
Contribute to the development of cloud governance policies and standards
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into scalable Azure cloud solutions
Oversee the implementation and deployment of Azure cloud solutions
Manage Azure cloud costs and optimize resource utilization
Implement Azure cloud security best practices and controls
Work closely with Ent. Data & Technology leadership, business stakeholders, and development teams
Effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
CI/CD pipeline creations , Kubernetes, Dev Ops Skills is must