We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud & Automation Architect to lead the design, implementation, and automation of scalable Azure cloud solutions . This role requires expertise in Azure Cloud, AI-driven automation, cloud migration, DevOps, and security best practices . You will play a key role in optimizing cloud operations, automating workflows, and enhancing security across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities
Cloud Architecture & Migration

Lead end-to-end Azure cloud migration projects, ensuring seamless transitions from on-prem to cloud.

Design multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud architectures with a focus on security, scalability, and performance .

Implement AI-driven cloud automation for auto-remediation, self-healing architectures, and cloud cost optimization .

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation

Develop and automate cloud infrastructure using Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates, and Ansible .

Implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or Jenkins .

Automate provisioning, monitoring, and scaling of cloud environments using AI-powered automation .

Security & Compliance

Implement and enforce Azure security best practices , including IAM, Zero Trust, and Azure Policy Management .

Manage Azure Tenant & Active Directory (Azure AD) for secure identity access management.

Utilize Azure Security Center, Log Analytics, and Sentinel for proactive security monitoring and compliance.

AI-Driven Cloud Optimization & Monitoring

Optimize cloud costs using AI-based forecasting and auto-scaling strategies.

Integrate AIOps tools (Dynatrace, Datadog, New Relic) for automated cloud observability and analytics.

Work with Data Scientists & ML Engineers to deploy AI/ML models in Azure environments.





Collaboration & Leadership

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, Security, AI/ML, and Cloud Engineering teams .

Mentor and guide engineering teams on Azure best practices, automation, and AI-driven cloud solutions .

Stay updated with the latest Azure innovations, multi-cloud trends, and automation technologies .

Required Skills & Qualifications

10+ years of experience in Cloud Architecture, Automation, and AI-driven solutions .

Expertise in Azure , including Azure Cloud, Azure AI/ML, Azure DevOps, Azure Security, Azure Networking, and Azure AD .

Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Docker, and container orchestration .

Robust knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates, Ansible .

Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Go for automation and scripting.

Experience with DevOps & CI/CD tools : Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins.

Strong understanding of networking, security, and IAM policies in Azure and multi-cloud environments .

Experience leading Azure cloud migration projects , including hybrid and multi-cloud strategies.

Hands-on expertise with AI-based automation, AIOps, and cloud observability tools .

Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel for log management and security analytics.

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications : Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Mandatory), AWS/GCP Certifications (Preferred), Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD).

Experience in serverless computing (Azure Functions, AWS Lambda, GCP Cloud Functions).

Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture and cloud security automation .

Multi-cloud expertise with AWS and Google Cloud (Preferred, but Azure is primary focus) .

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