Job Title: Onsite Azure Architect
Location: Milpitas, CA (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 12+ Years (7+ Years in Azure Cloud Architecture)
Travel: As required within the Bay Area
Salary: ***/Annum
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Azure Architect to lead the design, implementation, optimization, and governance of enterprise-scale Azure cloud environments. The ideal candidate will work closely with client stakeholders, application teams, infrastructure teams, cybersecurity teams, and operations groups to architect scalable, secure, resilient, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
This role requires strong expertise in Azure IaaS, PaaS, networking, security, automation, DevOps, cloud migration, and modernization initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Architecture
Strategy
Design end-to-end Azure cloud architecture aligned with business and technology objectives.
Establish cloud adoption roadmaps, landing zones, governance models, and migration strategies.
Develop reference architecture, standards, and best practices for Azure services.
Provide technical leadership for cloud transformation initiatives.
Azure Infrastructure Design
Architect and deploy Azure services including:
Virtual Machines
Virtual Networks (VNet)
Azure Load Balancer
Application Gateway
Azure Firewall
VPN Gateway
Azure DNS
Azure Storage
Azure Backup
Site Recovery
Design highly available disaster recovery solutions.
Cloud Migration
Modernization
Lead migration of on-premises workloads to Azure.
Conduct workload assessments and application modernization planning.
Design hybrid cloud connectivity and integration architectures.
Support datacenter consolidation and cloud transformation programs.
Security
Governance
Implement Azure security best practices and enterprise governance standards.
Design solutions utilizing:
Azure Entra ID (Azure AD)
RBAC
Conditional Access
MFA
Key Vault
Defender for Cloud
Azure Policies
Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements. This aligns with enterprise Azure IAM and RBAC governance practices documented internally.
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DevOps
Automation
Architect Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using:
Terraform
ARM/Bicep
Azure DevOps
GitHub Actions
Drive CI/CD automation and cloud operational efficiency.
Establish automated monitoring, alerting, and operational workflows.
Monitoring
Operations
Design observability and monitoring solutions leveraging:
Azure Monitor
Log Analytics
Application Insights
Sentinel
Support incident management, root cause analysis, and operational excellence initiatives.
Stakeholder Management
Engage with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams.
Present cloud strategies, architecture decisions, and transformation of roadmaps.
Act as trusted advisor to customers on Azure adoption and optimization.
Required Technical Skills
Azure Services
Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions
Azure Landing Zone Architecture
Azure Networking
Azure Storage Services
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure App Services
Azure SQL
Managed Services
Azure Functions
Azure API Management
Security
Azure Entra ID
RBAC
Key Vault
Defender for Cloud
Sentinel
Identity
Access Management
Security Compliance Frameworks
Automation
DevOps
Terraform
ARM Templates / Bicep
Azure DevOps
GitHub Actions
PowerShell
Python
Containers
Modern Platforms
Docker
Kubernetes
AKS
Container Registry
Monitoring
Azure Monitor
Log Analytics
Application Insights
ITSM Integration (ServiceNow preferred)
Required Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
12+ years of IT infrastructure/cloud experience.
7+ years of hands-on Azure architecture experience.
Proven experience designing enterprise-scale cloud deployments.
Strong understanding of networking, virtualization, storage, and security architectures.
Experience leading customer-facing architecture discussions and workshops.
Strong documentation and presentation skills.
Preferred Certifications
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
TOGAF Certification (Preferred)
ITIL Foundation Certification (Preferred)
Soft Skills
Executive-level communication skills.
Strong customer-facing consulting experience.
Leadership and mentoring capability.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and collaborate across global teams.
Success Metrics
Successful cloud migration and modernization outcomes.
Azure platform availability and resilience.
Security and compliance adherence.
Cloud cost optimization and governance maturity.
Customer satisfaction and stakeholder engagement.
Automation adoption and operational efficiency improvements.
Preferred Client Environment Experience: Semiconductor, Manufacturing, High-Tech, SaaS, or Enterprise IT environments, particularly supporting large-scale global operations across hybrid and multi-cloud ecosystems.
The pay range for this role is *** - **** per annum including any bonuses or variable pay. *** also offers benefits like medical, vision, dental, life, disability insurance and paid time off (including holidays, parental leave, and sick leave, as required by law). Ask our recruiters for more details on our Benefits package. The exact offer terms will depend on the skill level, educational qualifications, experience and location of the candidate.
*** is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities.
Candidates can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the company ADA Coordinator at
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