Envision Employment Solutions is currently looking for an Azure Cloud Architect for one of our partners, a global leader in consulting, digital transformation, technology and engineering services. This position requires flexibility to work on US times and flexibility to travel abroad when needed. **Responsibilities:** * Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into Azure cloud architecture solutions. * Provide expertise and leadership regarding solutions for infrastructure and applications in Microsoft Azure * Work closely with development teams to provide technical guidance and support. * Design Technical reference models and roadmaps for Azure cloud implementations * Identify and recommend best cloud architecture options, tools to accomplish project goals. * Provide guidance and enforcement methodology for security best practices and compliance standards in Azure environment. **Requirements:** * 16 Years\+ of experience is required. * Strong understanding of Azure well architected framework. (6\-7Yrs) * Experience in architecting Public / hybrid cloud solutions with Azure(5\-6Yrs) * Strong understanding of features and capabilities of the Microsoft Cloud Platform (like Security, Firewalls, Cache, Key Vault, Service Bus, ASR, Networking, Storage etc) * Understanding of IaC using Bicep/ARM and Terraform (3\-4Yrs) * Experience in designing services using Containers Services (K8S, AKS, ACS) (3\-4yrs) * Very Good understanding of Cloud observability using Azure monitor, Log Analytics workspace, AppInsights (3\-4Yrs) * Understating of automation techniques and architectures using Azure Automation, Functions and Logic\-Apps (3\-4Yrs) * Good understanding of enterprise integration patterns and practices (REST, event\-driven architectures (4\-5Yrs) * Good knowledge of CI/CD practices and tools (Azure DevOps/GitLab/GitHub) * Strong understanding of configuration Management and Continuous integration with tools like Ansible and Jenkins(1\-2Yrs) * Knowledge of Azure cost management tools, budgeting, and strategies for optimizing cloud costs. * Must have Azure Solution Architect Certification. **Benefits:** * Competitive Salary based on experience * Social and medical insurance * Learning, development and career progression