Senior Azure Cloud Architect

2 weeks ago

Richmond, VA, United States HARAMAIN SYSTEMS INC. Full time

Job Description

Job Description: Senior Azure Cloud Architect (Hybrid - Richmond, VA)

Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid - Onsite 2-3 days per week)

Interview Process: Onsite interview required

Employment Type: long term contract

About the Role

We are actively seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Architect to join our team in Richmond, VA. This role requires a seasoned professional with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud solutions, architecture design, and enterprise-scale implementations. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker who can balance technical leadership with hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and optimize Azure cloud architectures for enterprise applications and infrastructure.
  • Lead migration initiatives from on-premises to Azure, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define cloud strategies, roadmaps, and best practices.
  • Provide technical leadership across DevOps, security, networking, and data engineering teams.
  • Develop automation frameworks for deployment, monitoring, and governance.
  • Ensure adherence to industry standards and organizational policies for cloud adoption.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing across teams.
Required Qualifications
  • 8+ years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in Azure cloud architecture.
  • Proven expertise in Azure services: Azure AD, AKS, App Services, Functions, Storage, Networking, Security, and Monitoring.
  • Strong background in infrastructure as code (IaC) using ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep.
  • Experience with DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
  • Solid understanding of cloud security frameworks and compliance standards.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work onsite in Richmond, VA 2-3 days per week.
  • Must be available for an onsite interview.
Preferred Skills
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent.
  • Experience with hybrid cloud and multi-cloud environments.
  • Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture.
  • Knowledge of cost optimization strategies in Azure.

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