Sr Azure Solution Architect

Sr Azure Solution Architect needs 8 years experience architecting and implementing Azure cloud solutions.

Sr Azure Solution Architect requires:

• cloud solutions.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale, complex migrations with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with Azure cloud technologies and migration strategies.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools (ARM templates, Terraform) and configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and server less computing.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines.
• ITIL Foundations certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of Azure services (Azure VMs, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, Azure Functions, etc.) and their integration.
• Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash) and experience with automation frameworks.
• Experience delivering IT services in support of a biomedical research environment.
• One or more of the following certifications: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Google Cloud Professional Certification, PMI Project Management Professional (PMP).

Sr Azure Solution Architect duties:

• Monitor cloud performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies.
• Conduct regular reviews of cloud infrastructure and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure that cloud solutions are highly available, fault-tolerant, and disaster-resilient.
• Design and implement cloud security controls to protect data and applications.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security standards, regulations, and policies.
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and address potential risks.