Azure Architect

Amtra Solutions

  • Calgary, AB
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
OverviewWe are looking for an experienced and certified Azure Architect to join our cloud engineering team. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud solutions using Azure Virtual Desktop, Azure security, and other Azure services. You will also provide technical guidance and best practices to other cloud engineers and stakeholders.Responsibilities
  • Design and architect cloud solutions using Azure Virtual Desktop, Azure security, and other Azure services.
  • Implement and deploy cloud solutions using Azure DevOps, PowerShell, ARM templates, and other tools.
  • Optimize and troubleshoot cloud performance, availability, scalability, and security.
  • Provide hands-on engineering support for cloud projects and issues.
  • Conduct cloud assessments, migrations, and audits.
  • Stay updated with the latest Azure features, trends, and best practices.
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with other cloud engineers, developers, project managers, and stakeholders.
  • Lead discovery sessions with clients to identify business pains & objectives.
  • Facilitate architectural discussions with customers to understand business requirements and recommend appropriate cloud solutions.
  • Develop strategies, policies, and best practices for clients.
  • Advise clients on building scalable, fault-tolerant enterprise cloud architectures.
  • Lead teams in the design and deployment of cloud solutions, including Azure Landing Zones, cloud-native application deployments, data center migrations, security, identity/access management, and disaster recovery.
  • Collaborate with the sales team to create and deliver client proposals.
  • Conduct small and large group presentations to clients, industry groups, and internal peer groups.
  • Provide billable consulting services for Azure engagements.
Qualifications
  • At least 5 years of experience in cloud engineering, architecture, or administration.
  • At least 3 years of experience in Azure Virtual Desktop, Azure security, and other Azure services.
  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification or equivalent.
  • Strong knowledge of Azure infrastructure, networking, storage, identity, security, and governance.
  • Proficient in Azure DevOps, PowerShell, ARM templates, and other cloud tools.
  • Experience in Windows Virtual Desktop, Azure Active Directory, Azure Sentinel, Azure Firewall, and other Azure security solutions.
  • Experience in hybrid cloud, multi-cloud, and cloud-native architectures.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Expertise as an Azure Solutions Architect across multiple industries.
  • Experience with moving clients to the cloud using Azure IaaS and PaaS services.
  • Deep knowledge of the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework.
  • Understanding of Infrastructure-as-code technologies for deploying to Microsoft Azure.
  • Contagious enthusiasm for continuous learning.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Deep technical experience in multiple areas, including Application Design, Systems Operations/Management, Database architecture, Virtualization, Networking, Cloud Security, Azure IaaS, Azure PaaS.
  • Oversight experience on major digital transformation projects.
  • Proficiency in Azure Networking, including virtual networks, load balancers, VPN gateways, and network security groups.
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards and best practices for cloud services, such as ISO, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.
  • Ability to monitor, audit, and report on compliance status and changes using Azure tools and third-party solutions.
  • Experience in designing and implementing backup and disaster recovery strategies for Azure resources and applications, using Azure Backup, Site Recovery, and other tools.
  • Knowledge of migration methods and tools for moving workloads from on-premises or other cloud providers to Azure, such as Azure Migrate, Azure Data Box, and Azure Database Migration Service.
Knowledge of migration methods and tools for moving workloads from on-premises or other cloud providers to Azure, such as Azure Migrate, Azure Data Box, and Azure Database Migration Service.

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