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Bayforce

Azure Cloud Engineer and Architect

Hybrid

Dallas-fort worth metroplex, United states

Mid level

Freelance

06-03-2026

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Skills

Azure Virtual Machines Networking Architecture Cloud Architecture Azure Active Directory Microsoft Azure

Job Specifications

Azure Cloud Engineer / Architect (Hybrid Infrastructure)

Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid – local candidates preferred)

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 3–6 months

Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Azure Cloud Engineer / Architect to support a growing enterprise cloud environment. This role will focus on architecting and managing Azure infrastructure, supporting on-premise to Azure migrations, and helping design the international expansion of an existing Azure environment.

The U.S. Azure architecture is already established. This role will help extend and architect the environment for international regions, while also supporting the day-to-day engineering and administration of the current Azure platform.

This is a hybrid architect/engineer role — candidates should be comfortable both designing Azure architecture and executing hands-on engineering tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Design and architect Azure environments to support international expansion
Support on-premise to Azure migration efforts for infrastructure and applications
Build and manage Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) and related infrastructure
Configure and maintain Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), networking, and connectivity
Support and manage Active Directory and Azure AD / identity integrations
Build and manage Azure B2C environments
Monitor, maintain, and optimize the existing Azure infrastructure environment
Support application infrastructure including cloud networking, security, and system performance
Partner with internal teams to ensure cloud architecture aligns with enterprise standards
Provide hands-on troubleshooting and operational support for the Azure platform

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure infrastructure
Experience supporting on-premise to Azure migrations
Strong experience with:
Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Virtual Networks (VNet)
Azure Active Directory / Identity services
Azure infrastructure and networking
Experience designing cloud architecture across multiple regions or international environments
Ability to work across both architecture design and hands-on engineering tasks
Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, networking, and security best practices

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing global Azure architectures
Experience supporting enterprise hybrid cloud environments
Familiarity with application infrastructure deployments in Azure

About the Company

Bayforce: Your Trusted Partner for ERP and Cloud Excellence Since 1996, Bayforce has been a boutique IT consulting firm specializing in ERP and Cloud solutions. We provide platinum-level resources and services to organizations across the U.S., LATAM, and the EU, delivering both onsite and remote expertise tailored to your project needs. As a boutique firm, we offer a compelling alternative to the big systems integrators, providing better talent at a better price without compromising on quality or results. Our commitment is s... Know more