We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud & Automation Architectto 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 migrationprojects, ensuring seamless transitions from on-prem to cloud.

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

- Implement AI-driven cloud automationfor 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 pipelinesusing 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 Sentinelfor proactive security monitoring and compliance.

AI-Driven Cloud Optimization & Monitoring

- Optimize cloud costs using AI-based forecasting and auto-scalingstrategies.

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

- Work with Data Scientists & ML Engineersto deploy AI/ML modelsin 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+ yearsof 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.

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

- Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Gofor 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 Sentinelfor 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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