Azure Cloud Architect (W2 Position)
Location: Grand Rapids, MI (Hybrid)
Duration: 6+ Months

Job description:

Looking for 10+ Years of Azure Cloud Architect.
Azure services, including Virtual Machines, Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and more.
Cloud Solution Design:
Assess the current Azure environment to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
Provide detailed analysis and recommendations on design, complex integrations, and data flows.
Collaborate with Cloud, Application, and Infrastructure teams to drive cloud strategies, define cloud requirements, and architect Azure-based solutions.
Develop comprehensive design documentation to guide implementation and future enhancements.
Azure Services Implementation:
Configure, deploy, and manage a variety of Azure services, including Virtual Machines, Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and more.
Design and implement secure, scalable, and reliable Azure cloud solutions, incorporating Azure Arc-based edge computing.
Develop and maintain Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates and Terraform scripts for infrastructure as code deployments.
Create and manage cloud landing zones to support large-scale cloud migrations.
Handle complex migration and implementation tasks on the Azure cloud platform.
Security and Compliance:
Ensure Azure environments meet industry standards and best practices for security and compliance.
Implement robust security measures, identity and access management (IAM) protocols, and data protection controls to safeguard cloud resources.
Scalability and Performance:
Optimize Azure solutions for maximum performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
Implement auto-scaling and resource management strategies to ensure efficient resource utilization.
Monitoring and Management:
Validate and analyze monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to proactively identify and address issues.
Utilize tools such as Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, and integrate with Dynatrace for comprehensive system management.
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity:
Design and implement robust disaster recovery and backup strategies to ensure high availability and business continuity.
Documentation:
Create detailed documentation for architecture, configurations, and processes, ensuring it is accessible and useful for internal teams and the Cloud team.
Training and Mentoring:
Train and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
FinOps:
Assess and manage Azure cloud optimization and FinOps activities to ensure efficient and cost-effective use of cloud resources.
Vendor Partnering:
Collaborate closely with Microsoft and the Cloud team to implement solutions and leverage vendor expertise effectively

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