Senior Azure Architect - Cloud Services

Responsible for : - Managing and deploying Azure solutions - Troubleshooting and resolving Azure services-related issues - Configuring Azure services to meet the needs of the organization - Designing and managing swap space in the cloud environment - Maintaining azure profiles and subscriptions - Setting up private and public cloud environments - Balancing and deploying workloads - Implementing and managing cost-effective cloud systems Key Responsibilities : Azure Infrastructure Management : - Design, implement, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure. - Monitor and optimize the performance, availability, and scalability of Azure environments. - Automate deployment, monitoring, and management tasks using Azure DevOps, PowerShell, ARM templates, and other scripting tools. Security and Compliance : - Implement and manage security policies and practices to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. - Monitor security alerts and respond to potential threats in a timely manner. - Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments. Backup and Disaster Recovery : - Develop and maintain backup and disaster recovery plans. - Ensure regular testing and validation of backup and recovery procedures. - Manage and monitor Azure Site Recovery and Azure Backup services. Cost Management : - Monitor and manage cloud expenditures to optimize costs. - Provide recommendations for cost-saving measures and resource and Support : - Collaborate with development, operations, and other cross-functional teams to support application deployments and infrastructure improvements. - Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to resolve cloud infrastructure issues. Documentation and Reporting : - Maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud infrastructure, configurations, and procedures. - Generate regular reports on system performance, security, and compliance status. Technical Skills : - Proficiency in managing and optimizing Azure services (VMs, App Services, Azure SQL, Storage Accounts, etc.). - Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Azure CLI). - Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (ARM templates, Terraform). - Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines). - Knowledge of networking principles and security best practices. Leadership Skills : - Manage, Guide and Help the IT and infrastructure teams - Coordinate with senior executives and product owners for strategizing the cloud deployments across the organization - Manage architectural administrative activities (ref:hirist.tech)

Location: hyderabad, IN

Posted Date: 11/22/2024