Senior Azure Architect

5 days ago

Boston MA United States CDM Smith Full time

39882BR

Requisition ID: 39882BR

Business Unit: COR

Job Description:

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Azure Architect. This individual designs and implements secure, scalable, and high-performance cloud architectures within the Azure environment. Develop solutions and road maps to align cloud infrastructure with current and future business and IT strategies. Leads the migration of workloads to Azure, ensuring adherence to best practices for performance, security, and cost optimization. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to design and review cloud-based solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and business goals. Implement automation, security controls, and monitoring solutions to enhance operational efficiency and maintain compliance. Provides technical expertise in Azure technologies to drive innovation and meet organizational objectives.

  1. Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud environments in Azure, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  2. Manage Azure IaaS and PaaS services including virtual networks, VMs, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and storage solutions.
  3. Implement and manage security controls in Azure, including Azure Security Center, role-based access control (RBAC), Azure AD, and data protection strategies.
  4. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins. Automate infrastructure provisioning with PowerShell, ARM templates, Bicep, and Terraform.
  5. Lead or support the migration of on-premises workloads to Azure using Azure Migrate, applying best practices for workload rehosting, refactoring, or rearchitecting.
  6. Use Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights to ensure optimal cloud performance, proactively addressing issues and minimizing downtime.
  7. Configure and manage Azure networking components (VNETs, VPN gateways, load balancers, DNS) and optimize network security with Azure Firewall and Application Gateway.
  8. Design and implement disaster recovery and backup solutions using Azure Site Recovery (ASR) and Azure Backup, ensuring business continuity.

Work closely with development, security, and infrastructure teams to deliver cloud solutions, provide expert advice, and troubleshoot issues.

Job Title: Senior Azure Architect (Hybrid Work Option)

Group: COR

Employment Type: Regular

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor's Degree.
  2. 6 years of related experience.
  3. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.

Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Proven experience with Azure IaaS and PaaS services
  2. Experience with automation and infrastructure as code (IaC) using PowerShell, Terraform, or ARM templates.
  3. Solid understanding of Azure security principles, including Azure AD, RBAC, and identity management.
  4. Proficiency with monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
  5. Experience with cloud migration projects and understanding of cloud migration strategies.
  6. Strong knowledge of networking concepts in Azure (e.g., VNETs, VPNs, load balancers).
  7. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  8. Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments.
  9. Familiarity with Azure AI/ML services, Azure IoT, or Azure Databricks is a plus.

EEO Statement: We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Site Location: Massachusetts - Boston

Skills and Abilities:

  1. Proven expertise in cloud infrastructure, security, and networking within Azure.
  2. Deep understanding of Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and identity management.
  3. Experience with cloud migration strategies, including Azure Migrate and the 6 R’s of migration (Rehost, Refactor, Rearchitect, Rebuild, Replace, Retire).
  4. Proficiency with monitoring tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
  5. Strong knowledge of Azure security frameworks, governance, and compliance.
  6. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues in cloud environments.
  7. Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert) are preferred.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information: CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Work Location Options: Fully Remote or Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.

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