Azure Architect

Working as a Solution Architect and providing end to end project delivery of cloud solutions including IaaS and PaaS.

Azure Architecture Design:

• Designing and architecting Azure solutions for hosting Sitecore on Azure PaaS, considering factors such as scalability, availability, performance, security, and cost optimization.
• Developing high-level and detailed architecture diagrams, including Azure resource configurations, network topology, security controls, and data flow diagrams.

Azure Services Expertise:

• Deep understanding of various Azure services relevant to hosting Sitecore, such as Azure App Service, Azure SQL Database, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Redis Cache, Azure Search, Azure Application Gateway, Azure CDN, and more.
• Evaluating and selecting appropriate Azure services based on Sitecore requirements and best practices for performance, scalability, and security.

Sitecore Configuration and Optimization:

• Configuring and optimizing Sitecore deployments on Azure PaaS, including setting up Sitecore roles, scaling Sitecore instances, configuring caching mechanisms, optimizing database performance, and managing content delivery networks (CDNs).

Security and Compliance:

• Implementing security controls and best practices for securing Sitecore deployments on Azure, including network security, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, compliance, and data protection.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) by implementing appropriate security measures and controls within the Sitecore on Azure environment.

Monitoring and Optimization:

• Setting up monitoring and logging solutions using Azure Monitor, Azure Security Center, and third-party monitoring tools to track the performance, availability, and security of Sitecore on Azure.
• Analyzing monitoring data and performance metrics to identify optimization opportunities, improve resource utilization, and reduce costs.

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity:

• Designing and implementing disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BC) strategies for Sitecore on Azure, including backup and restore procedures, failover mechanisms, and geo-redundant deployments.
• Conducting regular DR drills and testing to ensure the effectiveness of DR and BC plans and procedures.

Automation and DevOps:

• Implementing automation and orchestration using Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Azure PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Azure DevOps to streamline deployment, configuration, and management tasks.
• Establishing CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and continuous deployment of Sitecore applications on Azure PaaS environments.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including developers, infrastructure engineers, security specialists, and business stakeholders, to define requirements, prioritize tasks, and drive successful project outcomes.
• Communicating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, providing guidance, recommendations, and updates on Azure architecture and Sitecore implementations.