DesIDEA Software Technologies - Senior Azure Architrect - Cloud Services & Infrastructure (10-15 yrs)

Responsible for :

- Managing and deploying Azure solutions

- Troubleshooting and resolving Azure services-related issues

- Configuring Azure services to meet the needs of the organization

- Designing and managing swap space in the cloud environment

- Maintaining azure profiles and subscriptions

- Setting up private and public cloud environments

- Balancing and deploying workloads

- Implementing and managing cost-effective cloud systems

Key Responsibilities :

Azure Infrastructure Management :

- Design, implement, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure.

- Monitor and optimize the performance, availability, and scalability of Azure environments.

- Automate deployment, monitoring, and management tasks using Azure DevOps, PowerShell, ARM templates, and other scripting tools.

Security and Compliance :

- Implement and manage security policies and practices to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

- Monitor security alerts and respond to potential threats in a timely manner.

- Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.

Backup and Disaster Recovery :

- Develop and maintain backup and disaster recovery plans.

- Ensure regular testing and validation of backup and recovery procedures.

- Manage and monitor Azure Site Recovery and Azure Backup services.

Cost Management :

- Monitor and manage cloud expenditures to optimize costs.

- Provide recommendations for cost-saving measures and resource optimization.

Collaboration and Support :

- Collaborate with development, operations, and other cross-functional teams to support application deployments and infrastructure improvements.

- Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to resolve cloud infrastructure issues.

Documentation and Reporting :

- Maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud infrastructure, configurations, and procedures.

- Generate regular reports on system performance, security, and compliance status.

Technical Skills :

- Proficiency in managing and optimizing Azure services (VMs, App Services, Azure SQL, Storage Accounts, etc.).

- Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Azure CLI).

- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (ARM templates, Terraform).

- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines).

- Knowledge of networking principles and security best practices.

Leadership Skills :

- Manage, Guide and Help the IT and infrastructure teams

- Coordinate with senior executives and product owners for strategizing the cloud deployments across the organization

- Manage architectural administrative activities

Qualifications :

- Bachelor or Master Degree in Computer Science or Equivalent Qualification

- Strong Interpersonal Skills