Azure Cloud Architect/Engineer
25 West 18th Street New York, NY 10011 US
Job Description
Summary: Reporting to the Director of Infrastructure, the Azure Cloud Architect and Engineer will lead in the assessment, design, implementation, and support of scalable, high-performance assets in Azure, integrating both private and public cloud technologies. Responsibilities include planning and executing legacy infrastructure transformations and migrations to Azure/cloud environments to drive next-generation business outcomes efficiently.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Cloud Strategy Development: Craft and execute a comprehensive cloud roadmap and approved solutions aligned with organizational objectives and technology strategies.
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Architecture Design and Review: Define and supervise the architecture of cloud solutions, ensuring adherence to scalability, performance, security, and compliance standards.
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Solution Optimization: Continuously assess and optimize cloud services, configurations, and expenditures to maximize efficiency and return on investment.
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Security and Compliance: Implement robust security measures, access controls, and compliance protocols within the cloud environment.
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Cloud Resource Management: Utilize infrastructure as code and automation tools to manage cloud resources effectively.
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Virtual Machine Deployment: Deploy and manage cloud resources efficiently using infrastructure as code and automation tools.
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Expertise in Azure Services: Proficiently handle Azure services including Azure Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Azure SQL, Azure Functions, and Azure Insight/Monitor.
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Containerization and Kubernetes: Manage containerized applications using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) or similar platforms.
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Networking and Security: Configure cloud Virtual Networks, Subnets, Security Groups, and Network Security Groups to ensure secure and efficient communication.
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Monitoring and Alerting: Establish and manage Azure Monitor/Insight, Log Analytics for effective monitoring and alerting.
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Disaster Recovery and High Availability: Develop and implement robust disaster recovery and high availability strategies to ensure business continuity.
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Change Management: Analyze and provide recommendations for large-scale, complex changes or issues across systems and platforms.
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Documentation and Best Practices: Create and maintain detailed documentation of Azure architectures, configurations, and best practices while driving cloud standards for consistency.
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Mentorship and Training: Provide guidance and mentorship to Azure engineers and team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Provide support outside regular hours and on weekends as necessary.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather requirements and communicate architectural decisions.
Qualifications:
- Minimum eight years of experience supporting medium to large Microsoft Azure enterprises within an Infrastructure department.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies.
- Proficiency in Azure networking, identity and access management, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and security features.
- Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Security Engineer are advantageous.
- Familiarity with AWS services is preferred.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with legacy solution migrations to the cloud is beneficial.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Information Technology, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Information Technology, Financial Management, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
The Phoenix Group Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We strive to attract talented individuals from all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
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A graduate from Penn State where she received her degree in Communications and Business. She has been with TPG since February 2016, and got into recruiting as she has always been intrigued by it. When she is not in the office you can find her hanging in the city or traveling with her husband, baby girl and dog.