Job Description
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TrustedTech is a leading Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider specializing in Microsoft Cloud services. They are seeking a Cloud Architect (Azure) to lead the design, migration, and modernization of enterprise workloads in Microsoft Azure, focusing on infrastructure architecture and large-scale migration initiatives.
- Responsibilities
- Lead the design of Azure-based infrastructure solutions including IaaS, hybrid, and multi-region deployments
- Architect core infrastructure components, including: Virtual Networks, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, and routing; Azure Virtual WAN; Network Security Groups, Azure Firewall, and security segmentation; Azure Virtual Machines, Scale Sets, and Availability Zones; Azure Storage (Blob, Files, Premium, Archive tiers); Azure Backup and Site Recovery
- Design hybrid identity integrations using Entra ID and Active Directory
- Develop landing zones aligned to Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework and Well-Architected Framework principles
- Define governance standards, including RBAC models, policy enforcement, cost controls, and tagging strategies
- Lead infrastructure assessments, discovery workshops, and technical validation sessions
- Architect and execute large-scale Azure migrations including: VMware/Nutanix to Azure lift-and-shift migrations; Subscription migrations and tenant consolidations; Hybrid network re-architecture
- Oversee production cutovers, including after-hours and weekend migration windows
- Develop migration runbooks, rollback strategies, and validation procedures
- Implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies
- Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives using Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, or similar tools
- Automate provisioning and configuration of infrastructure components
- Optimize environments for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
- Provide cost modeling and Reserved Instance / Savings Plan strategy guidance
- Serve as technical lead during client engagements
- Facilitate infrastructure design workshops and architectural reviews
- Produce detailed architecture diagrams, solution documentation, and executive-ready deliverables
- Mentor Associate Cloud Architects and technical team members
- Identify process improvement and standardization opportunities across delivery practices
- Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7+ years of infrastructure architecture and engineering experience
- 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and delivering Azure infrastructure solutions
- Deep expertise in: Azure IaaS (VMs, networking, storage); Hybrid connectivity (VPN, ExpressRoute); Identity and access management (Entra ID / AD DS); Azure governance and policy; Backup and disaster recovery design
- Experience leading production migrations and infrastructure transformation projects
- Azure Certifications: AZ-700 is required
- Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell required; Python preferred)
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools
- Ability to support after-hours migration activities as needed
- Strong presentation and client-facing communication skills
- Azure certifications: AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-700 are strongly preferred
- Additional Certifications: CompTIA Network+ Certification
- Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure design
- Familiarity with Azure Virtual WAN architectures
- Experience with enterprise network redesign and routing strategy
- DevOps knowledge, including Git workflows and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience supporting highly regulated or enterprise-scale environments
- Benefits
- 100% employer-paid base medical coverage:
- HMO (CA) | PPO (out-of-state)
- Dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) with 4% company match (fully vested)
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Voluntary benefits (STD•, life/AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet discount plans
- Microsoft reimbursement program
- Company Overview
- Trusted Tech Team is providing the best experience for purchasing software online while being entirely “by the book”. It was founded in 2017, and is headquartered in Irvine, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.trustedtechteam.com.
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