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 .

Solid 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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