Azure Cloud Architect

As an Azure Cloud Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the multi-cloud strategy of our client through the design and development of advanced, scalable, and secure reference architectures across all Cloud Platforms. You will lead cross-functional efforts to integrate key technologies such as Apptio Cloudability, ServiceNow, CyberArk, Appgate, GitHub, Terraform, Prometheus, Grafana, and MuleSoft. This is a highly technical role with an emphasis on reusable, strategic cloud patterns and automation, enabling efficient cloud adoption and governance at scale.

Key Responsibilities

1. Reference Architecture Development (Primary Duty)
• Design and maintain cloud-native reference architectures for Azure that align with enterprise security, scalability, compliance, and operational requirements.
• Develop and publish end-to-end solution blueprints for IaaS, PaaS, containerized, and serverless workloads.
• Incorporate Zero Trust and Privileged Access Management principles within architectures.
• Collaborate with application teams, DevOps, security, and operations to promote consistent architectural practices across clouds.
2. Multi-Cloud Integration and Automation
• Design and implement integrations between Apptio Cloudability and ServiceNow via RESTful APIs for cost management, chargeback, and reporting automation.
• Implement CyberArk for credential management and Appgate SDP for secure access control within cloud-native designs.
• Implement IBM Turbonomic for capacity resilience and integrate with ServiceNow.
• Establish and enforce standards for using GitHub as the source control for Terraform-based Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) deployments.
3. Observability and Monitoring Architecture
• Deploy and configure Prometheus and Grafana for full-stack observability across cloud workloads.
• Integrate observability tooling with MuleSoft APIs for performance monitoring and alerting.
4. Governance, Security, and Best Practices
• Define architectural standards and cloud governance models including tagging, policy enforcement, and FinOps.
• Advocate and implement DevSecOps practices across all cloud environments.
• Evaluate new cloud services, tools, and industry trends to ensure modern, future-proof architectures.
5. Documentation and Enablement
• Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation, runbooks, and architecture diagrams.
• Conduct workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions with technical teams and business stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required

• 7+ years of experience in cloud architecture roles with deep expertise in Azure.
• Proven experience designing reference architectures used across large enterprise environments.
• Hands-on expertise in:
• Apptio Cloudability and ServiceNow integration (via API)
• CyberArk and Appgate implementation
• GitHub and Terraform in IaC pipelines
• Prometheus, Grafana, and MuleSoft
• Strong understanding of security, compliance, identity, and network architecture in public cloud.
• Experience with REST APIs and automation tooling.

Preferred

• Cloud certifications (Azure Architect Expert).
• Experience in multi-cloud FinOps and cloud cost governance.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with attention to technical detail.
• Passion for developing reusable frameworks and automation.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on enablement and mentorship.