Contract - Azure Architect - Infrastructure

smartbridgeHouston, Texas, United StatesOnsite

Job FunctionsInteracting with customers and Smartbridge sponsorsConducting technical feasibility assessments and proposal development for moving workloads to AzureDeveloping technical and security specifications for targeted applications/workloads in AzureLeading medium to large-sized teams in migration workloads or implementations of application and services to the cloudDocumenting and sharing technical best practices and insights with the Customer and Smartbridge community

Job Requirements6 - 12 years of deep experience across systems integration, platforms, solution architectureExperience in cloud computing technologies and excellent knowledge of current computing trendsAnalyzing systems and identifying problems migrating to Azure cloudArchitecture creation and delivery which includes understanding requirements, formulating design, and communicating the architectureDevOps and Agile engineering practicesLeading Technology or Application Architecture projects and deliverablesStrong understanding of features and capabilities of the Microsoft Cloud Platform (Security, Firewalls, RedisCache, Key Vault, Service Bus, ASR, Networking, OMS, Blob Storage, Resource Groups, NSG, Application Insights, SQL Server, Sql DB, Load-Balancers)Designing Solutions in Microsoft Azure as per project specifications and needsDrive architecture and technical discussion to lead cloud security, privacy, and compliance decisions scale, performance, agility, HA/DR considerations

SkillsDeep experience across systems integration, platforms, solution architectureDemonstrable Cloud expertise and Cloud solution architectureExperience in cloud computing technologies and excellent knowledge of current computing trendsAnalyzing systems and identifying problems migrating to Azure cloudArchitecture creation and delivery which includes understanding requirements, formulating design, and communicating the architectureDevOps and Agile engineering practicesLeading Technology or Application Architecture projects and deliverablesStrong understanding of features and capabilities of the Microsoft Cloud Platform (Security, Firewalls, RedisCache, Key Vault, Service Bus, ASR, Networking, OMS, Blob Storage, Resource Groups, NSG, Application Insights, SQL Server, Sql DB, Load-Balancers)Designing Solutions in Microsoft Azure as per project specifications and needsDrive architecture and technical discussion to lead cloud security, privacy, and compliance decisions scale, performance, agility, HA/DR considerationsMotivated personality and ability to work in self-organized teamsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsProven track record of building trusted technical and business relationships with senior executives and driving growth in highly strategic or key accountsAbility to connect technology with measurable business valueDemonstrated technical thought leadership in customer-facing situations

As an Azure Architect at Smartbridge, you will have the opportunity to:

Interact with customers and Smartbridge sponsors and delivery teams (including partners) focused on solving mission-critical business and technology problems and provide solutions which center on the consumption of the Azure Platform
Execute technical feasibility assessments, solution estimations and proposal development for moving identified workloads to Azure
Develop technical and security specifications for the targeted applications/workloads in Azure
Develop a migration approach to move workloads from on-premises to Azure or develop new cloud-ready application solutions
Lead and mentor medium to large sized teams in the migration workloads or implementations of application and services to the cloud in large enterprise environments
Document and share technical best practices and insights with the Customer and Smartbridge community, contributing to Smartbridge repository of intellectual property
Strategize, plan, and execute business development.
Engage with Smartbridge technology leaders and solutions experts to deliver cutting edge solutions to clients.
Expand Smartbridge portfolio of solutions and professional services in the local geography.
Maintain and grow client relationships.
Induce solutions and ideas to help clients improve their business performance.
Work in an entrepreneurial environment with a high level of senior management access.

The ideal candidate will have:

6 - 12 years of deep experience across systems integration, platforms, solution architecture.
Demonstrable Cloud expertise and Cloud solution architecture
Experience in cloud computing technologies and excellent knowledge of current computing trends
Ability to analyze systems and identify problems migrating to Azure cloud
Experience with Architecture creation and delivery which includes understanding requirements, formulating design, and communicating the architecture
Experience with DevOps and Agile engineering practices
Experience leading Technology or Application Architecture projects and deliverables
Strong understanding of features and capabilities of the Microsoft Cloud Platform (Security, Firewalls, RedisCache, Key Vault, Service Bus, ASR, Networking, OMS, Blob Storage, Resource Groups, NSG, Application Insights, SQL Server, Sql DB, Load-Balancers)
Design and implement advanced functions of Office 365 and/or Azure AD Premium including security, governance and compliance
Design and implementation of ADFS identity solutions for more than Microsoft Office 365
Designing Solutions in Microsoft Azure as per project specifications and needs
Drive architecture and technical discussion to lead cloud security, privacy, and compliance decisions scale, performance, agility, HA/DR considerations
Configure and manage customer Azure cloud environment
Development experience in CI/CD DevSecOps environment
Integration, APIs, API Management software
Designing and Deploying Azure IaaS and PaaS solutions
Experience in Active Directory, Azure Identity Management and Azure AD Premium
Knowledge of Azure Security components such as Azure Security Center, Security Operations, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Azure Solution Architect
Deep technical experience in one or more of the following areas:
Software design or development of highly distributed applications. Working knowledge with AGILE development, SCRUM and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) with one or more of the following programming languages: .NET, C++, Java, JSON, PHP, Perl, Python, Ruby on Rails, Pig/Hive
Azure Dev/Ops tools and best practices for environment management
Virtualization, Networking, Storage, Security configuration and management
Provide second level support for issues related to compute, network and storage on Azure
Motivated personality and ability to work in self-organized teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proven track record of building trusted technical and business relationships with senior executives and driving growth in highly strategic or key accounts
Proven track record of driving decisions collaboratively, resolving conflicts and ensuring follow through
Ability to connect technology with measurable business value
Demonstrated technical thought leadership in customer-facing situations
Exceptional verbal and written communication
Presentation skills with a high degree of comfort with both large and small audiences

Minimum education qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS or related field

Certifications (recommended)

Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, DevOps Engineer Expert Microsoft Certification or another associate level certification would be an added advantage

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