- Company Name
- Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited
- Job Title
- Cloud Architect
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** Cloud Architect
**Role Summary:**
Design, develop, and implement secure, scalable cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions on Microsoft Azure. Lead technical strategy, governance, and security integration across the organization while collaborating with IT, business, and security teams to align cloud initiatives with business objectives.
**Expectations:**
- Deliver cloud architectures that meet availability, performance, and security standards.
- Establish and enforce governance, compliance, and cost‑optimization frameworks.
- Provide strategic guidance on cloud migration, data‑center transitions, and large‑scale projects.
- Mentor and empower technical teams through automation, best practices, and security‑first design.
**Key Responsibilities:**
1. Collaborate with Infrastructure, Business Solutions, Security, and Project Management teams to align cloud strategy with business goals.
2. Design and implement secure Azure environments, including NSGs, Azure Firewall, VNet peering, and Private Endpoints.
3. Automate infrastructure provisioning and security controls using scripting/DevOps tools.
4. Define and maintain cloud governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal policies.
5. Lead architectural planning for data‑center migrations, M&A integration, and Cloud Center of Excellence initiatives.
6. Develop cost‑benefit analyses and risk assessments (including security risks) for proposed solutions.
7. Configure Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR) for centralized logging and incident response.
8. Support ongoing security hardening, patch management, and operational monitoring of cloud and on‑premises assets.
**Required Skills:**
- Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure services, security features, and compliance (e.g., Azure Policy, Role‑Based Access Control).
- Strong knowledge of secure cloud and hybrid deployment patterns and emerging cloud technologies.
- Proficiency in infrastructure‑as‑code and automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI, Terraform, ARM templates, or similar).
- Experience with network security design (NSGs, Azure Firewall, VNet peering, Private Endpoints).
- Hands‑on experience with monitoring and SIEM tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Microsoft Sentinel).
- Ability to translate business requirements into secure, scalable architecture.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, or comparable cloud/security credentials.