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Talent Groups

Azure Cloud Architect

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Edison, United states

Senior

Freelance

11-12-2025

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Skills

Communication Leadership Bash PowerShell Unity Firewalls CI/CD Ansible VMware Problem-solving Networking Architecture Enterprise Architecture Linux Windows Azure AWS cloud platforms GCP CI/CD Pipelines Active Directory Terraform Infrastructure as Code Windows Server Microsoft Azure

Job Specifications

We are seeking a seasoned Cloud Architect to lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and cost-optimized cloud solutions. This role requires strong expertise in Azure PaaS, cloud automation, and enterprise architecture to support seamless cloud adoption across complex environments.

Requirements (8+ Years Experience):

Deep hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including IaaS, PaaS, networking, identity, and security services.
Strong background with Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, DNS, and Group Policy.
Proven experience working with on-prem infrastructure, including Dell EMC hosts, VMware, Unity storage, and Brocade FC switches.
Proficiency in automation and scripting (PowerShell, Bash) and building CI/CD pipelines.
Solid understanding of networking concepts—firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, routing, and security best practices.
Experience implementing disaster recovery, backup solutions, and business continuity strategies.
Knowledge of hybrid cloud architectures, cloud migration strategies, and integration with on-prem environments.
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar.
Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect or Azure Administrator.
Familiarity with other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) is a plus.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

About the Company

Talent Groups is a leading provider of IT talent solutions to companies of all sizes across several different industries. Headquartered in Houston, TX, with offices across the US and a Global Delivery Center in Hyderabad, India, we offer a streamlined recruiting service model to efficiently identify highly qualified IT professionals for our clients. Our team specializes in contract staffing, direct hire, and managed services across various sectors, with strong expertise in healthcare IT, as demonstrated by our KLAS ranking.... Know more