Cloud Architect

Saxon AI

Job Title: Cloud Solutions Architect – Azure Focus

Key Responsibilities:

• Cloud Architecture & Design:
• Design and implement secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions primarily on Azure, with an understanding of AWS and GCP for hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Cloud Migration:
• Lead end-to-end migration projects, including moving workloads, applications, and data from AWS, GCP, and On-premises environments to Azure, ensuring minimal downtime and business continuity.
• Presales & Client Engagement:
• Collaborate with sales teams during the presales phase to assess client requirements, create tailored cloud solutions, and present technical proposals to clients.
• Security & Compliance:
• Design and implement security frameworks on Azure, ensuring compliance with industry standards
• Landing Zones & Infrastructure as Code:
• Implement Azure Landing Zones, ensuring governance, security, and scalability. Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or ARM templates for repeatable deployments.
• Post-Migration Support:
• Provide ongoing support after migrations to optimize performance, security, and cost efficiency in Azure environments.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture with a strong focus on Azure.
• Proven experience in cloud migration projects (On-premises, AWS, GCP to Azure).
• Expertise in designing and implementing Azure-based solutions (e.g., VMs, AKS, App Services, Active Directory).
• Solid understanding of cloud security practices, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and network security.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, ARM templates, Azure Bicep).
• Experience with cloud cost optimization and management tools (e.g., Azure Cost Management).
• Certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) preferred.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with AWS and GCP platforms, including integration with Azure for hybrid and multi-cloud strategies.
• Strong client-facing skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.