Azure Architect

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 5 + years of experience in Azure cloud architecture and design with core technical skills
• Must be certified as an Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent
• 8+ years of experience into Cloud Administration
• Level 4 (5+ years) cloud engineering experience
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
• AWS and GCP Architect Certifications are also preferred

Responsibilities

This person will have experience in and be responsible for the following:
• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud architecture solutions primarily using Azure.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive Azure cloud strategy that supports Clorox short-term and long-term objectives
• Develop comprehensive cloud architecture strategies that encompass Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions.
• Define and maintain Azure cloud architectural blueprints, ensuring best practices and cost optimization levers are enabled
• Collaborate with Clorox Security to define and incorporate cloud security policies in cloud provisioning
• Conduct thorough assessments of existing systems and applications, identifying opportunities for cloud migration and optimization.
• Design security measures and controls to ensure data protection and compliance with federal security standards.
• Provide expert guidance to internal and client teams on cloud architecture decisions, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Develop cloud architecture documentation, including diagrams, guidelines, and best practices for reference and knowledge sharing
• Serve as the Technical SME and point of escalation for troubleshooting network and cloud infrastructure issues / Level 4 Engineering Requirements to Operations Team.
• Evaluate new Azure services and technologies for potential adoption and deployment.
• Lead the design and implementation of Azure cloud solutions across various business domains
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other cloud engineers and architects
• Stay abreast of Azure cloud trends and innovations
• Contribute to the development of cloud governance policies and standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into scalable Azure cloud solutions
• Oversee the implementation and deployment of Azure cloud solutions
• Manage Azure cloud costs and optimize resource utilization
• Implement Azure cloud security best practices and controls
• Work closely with Ent. Data & Technology leadership, business stakeholders, and development teams
• Effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• CI/CD pipeline creations , Kubernetes, Dev Ops Skills is must