• Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures on Microsoft Azure. • Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into cloud solution designs. • Architect Azure infrastructure solutions, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and databases. • Design and manage Azure networking components, including Virtual Networks, VPN Gateway, Azure Firewall, and Load Balancer. • Implement cloud security, identity management, access controls, and compliance standards. • Design high-availability, disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity solutions. • Develop cloud migration strategies for on-premises infrastructure and applications. • Optimize Azure resources for performance, scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency. • Collaborate with development, DevOps, security, and infrastructure teams. • Define cloud architecture standards, best practices, and technical documentation. • Implement and oversee Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates. • Support CI/CD pipelines and cloud automation initiatives. • Monitor cloud environments and troubleshoot complex architectural and performance issues. • Stay updated with the latest Azure services, cloud technologies, and industry best practices. Requirements • Strong experience with Microsoft Azure cloud architecture and services. • Expertise in Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure App Services, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). • Knowledge of Azure networking, including VNets, VPNs, DNS, Load Balancers, and Azure Firewall. • Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, Key Vault, and cloud security practices. • Understanding of Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, and data storage solutions. • Experience with cloud migration, disaster recovery, and high-availability architecture. • Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates. • Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools. • Strong understanding of cloud governance, compliance, and cost optimization. • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.