Azure Architect - Core Catalysts, LLC

Company Overview: We are a dynamic tech company dedicated to leveraging cloud technologies to drive innovation and efficiency. We are looking for an experienced Azure Architect to join our team and lead the design, implementation, and management of our Azure infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Azure DevOps Management: Oversee CI/CD pipelines, manage repositories, and ensure seamless integration and deployment processes.

• Azure Management Groups & Subscriptions: Organize and manage Azure resources across multiple subscriptions and management groups.

• Azure Policies: Develop and enforce policies to ensure compliance and governance across the Azure environment.

• Azure Security: Implement and manage security measures, including Azure Security Center, Azure Firewalls, and Network Security Groups (NSGs).

• Azure Networking: Design and manage virtual networks (VNet), load balancers, and ExpressRoute connections.

• Azure Containers & Web Apps: Deploy and manage containerized applications using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure Web Apps.

• Azure Storage: Manage storage accounts, including Blob, File, and Queue storage.

• Azure Front Door: Configure and manage Azure Front Door for global load balancing and application acceleration.

• Geo-Redundancy: Implement geo-redundant solutions to ensure high availability and disaster recovery.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Use Terraform for provisioning and managing Azure infrastructure.

• Scripting: Utilize Azure PowerShell and Azure CLI (Bash) for automation and management tasks.

• Collaboration: Work closely with development teams to integrate .NET Core applications into the Azure environment.

Requirements

Key Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an Azure Architect or similar role.

• Deep understanding of Azure services and architecture.

• Proficiency in Azure DevOps, Management Groups, Subscriptions, Policies, and Security.

• Strong knowledge of Azure networking, including VNets, NSGs, and ExpressRoute.

• Experience with Azure Containers, Web Apps, and Storage solutions.

• Expertise in using Terraform for IaC.

• Proficient in scripting with Azure PowerShell and Azure CLI (Bash).

• Familiarity with .NET Core is a plus.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Azure Certifications:

o Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

o Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)

o Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900)

o Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)

o Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)

o Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)

o Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102)

o Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203)

o Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300)

o Azure Solutions Architect Associate (AZ-305)

o Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)

o Azure IoT Developer Specialty (AZ-220)

o Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty (AZ-140)

o Azure for SAP Workloads Specialty (AZ-120)

o Azure Cosmos DB Developer Specialty (DP-420)

o Azure Network Engineer Specialty (AZ-700)

• Experience with other cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud).

• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices.

• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics).

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Hybrid