About the Company Donyati was founded with the intention of challenging traditional business and technology consulting methods. Our approach involves leveraging technology to tackle intricate business challenges and deliver innovative solutions driven by our steadfast commitment, diligence, and passion. We actively listen to our clients, provide seasoned advice, and persevere in pursuit of their goals. Our top priority is always acting in the best interests of our clients. Our team listens carefully to discover the exact solution you need to meet your organization’s goals. We deliver the same elite talent as the world’s top consulting firms, from a unique viewpoint. We treat our clients like people, focus on lean operations, and provide unmatched value. Our core service offerings include Advisory, Implementations, and Managed Services, distributed across Enterprise/Corporate Performance Management (EPM/CPM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) & Enterprise Applications, Finance Effectiveness & Modernization, Cloud Services and Technology Services. About the Role Role: Azure Infrastructure Architect Time: Afternoon Shift Location: Remote Responsibilities Design and optimize Azure infrastructure components including virtual networks, firewalls, NSGs, load balancers, private endpoints, and DNS. Define and implement landing zones, network topology, and resource segmentation using Azure-native capabilities. Lead cloud governance, security hardening, and compliance alignment (e.g., identity management, RBAC, policy enforcement). Implement infrastructure automation using Bicep, Terraform, or ARM templates. Work closely with security, DevOps, and application teams to integrate infrastructure components with CI/CD pipelines and monitoring frameworks. Define and implement high availability, disaster recovery (DR), and backup strategies. Conduct cost analysis and recommend optimization strategies (e.g., Reserved Instances, rightsizing, storage tiering). Provide architectural guidance during application onboarding, modernization, and integration with Azure services. Qualifications Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field. 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 4+ years designing and managing cloud-native Azure infrastructure. Deep expertise in Azure IaaS and PaaS services, including VNets, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, Azure Bastion, NSGs, Application Gateway, and Load Balancers. Experience with Azure Identity (Azure AD, Managed Identities, Conditional Access) and role-based access control (RBAC). Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Bicep, or ARM. Strong understanding of networking, security, and cloud governance in Azure environments. Preferred Skills Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Network Engineer Associate. Experience with Azure Arc, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights. Familiarity with hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway), even if not used currently. Exposure to FinOps principles for cloud cost management. Soft Skills Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and documentation abilities. Proactive leadership and a collaborative working style. Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams. Show more Show less
