Cloud Architect
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Anywhere across the USFull-TimeMiddle
Salary150000 - 170000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Required Skills
- AWSArtificial IntelligenceGCPKubernetesMicrosoft AzureCI/CDDevOpsTerraformGitHub ActionsAzure DevOpsNetworking
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; MBA or advanced degree is a plus
- 7+ years of experience in cloud consulting or services delivery, with a strong focus on architecting and implementing cloud solutions in client environments
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), including design, deployment, and operational management of cloud-native and hybrid workloads
- Proven track record of client-facing consulting engagements, including assessments, architecture design sessions, migration planning, and post-deployment advisory
- Demonstrated success in presales roles, including scoping, solution development, proposal support, and collaboration with sales teams to position cloud services and offerings
- 5+ years of experience working in or with cloud integrators, MSPs, or channel service providers, with a strong understanding of service packaging, go-to-market execution, and customer value realization
- 3+ years of experience leading or collaborating within cross-functional delivery teams on large-scale cloud transformation projects or modernization initiatives
- Hands-on experience delivering public cloud infrastructure solutions, with a focus on designing and deploying secure, scalable, and resilient architectures in Microsoft Azure environments
- Proven experience in large-scale application modernization efforts, including re-platforming and refactoring legacy applications using Azure-native services such as App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure Functions
- Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with container architectures and deployment strategies, including Kubernetes orchestration, container registries, service mesh (e.g., Istio), and CI/CD integration using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
- Extensive expertise in Microsoft Azure, including core services, identity and access management, governance, hybrid connectivity, and cost management
- Experience with infrastructure as code using Terraform to define, provision, and manage Azure infrastructure at scale, including modular design, remote state management, and CI/CD integration
- Practical experience implementing DevOps practices and pipelines for infrastructure and application delivery, leveraging tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Terraform Cloud, and Bicep for streamlined automation and repeatability
- Solid networking foundation with hands-on experience in designing and implementing Azure networking components such as virtual networks, subnets, network security groups, firewalls, load balancers, and private endpoints
- Experience implementing enterprise-grade Azure Landing Zones using reference architectures aligned with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF), with embedded governance, security, and automation controls
Responsibilities
- Design, plan, and implement Microsoft Azure Solutions including Edge/IO, Landing Zones, AI Platforms, Hybrid, and Multicloud architectures
- Lead and deliver enterprise Azure projects encompassing cloud architecture, migration assessments, proof-of-concept deployments, and full-scale implementations
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by providing Azure subject-matter expertise, recommending best-fit solutions, and aligning architecture decisions with business objectives and industry best practices
- Provide in-depth advisory on enterprise networking, hybrid connectivity, identity, and security architecture within Azure and hybrid cloud environments
- Demonstrate thought leadership through internal enablement, customer workshops, and executive briefings, focusing on Azure trends, cloud-native design patterns, and platform innovation
- Contribute to the growth of Insight’s knowledge base and IP by developing reusable templates, automation scripts, and documentation around Azure landing zones, DevOps, and infrastructure-as-code
- Collaborate with practice leadership to co-develop offerings, accelerators, and reference architectures, including Azure migration toolkits, cloud readiness frameworks, and pilot environments
- Engage with Microsoft and other strategic partners to co-develop Azure-centric solutions, ensuring alignment with partner roadmaps and Insight’s go-to-market strategy
- Stay passionate and current on Azure platform advancements, industry cloud adoption trends, and emerging technologies such as AI, edge, and platform engineering in the Azure ecosystem
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