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Azure Architect / Engineer
Malvern, PAJPC Partners is looking for an experienced Azure Architect to join the IT Infrastructure and Cloud Services team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and hands-on managing the Azure Cloud Infrastructure to support digital transformation initiatives. This role requires a balance of strategic planning, technical expertise, and leadership skills to drive the adoption of cloud technologies and optimize our cloud presence for scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale Azure solutions, ensuring best practices in cloud architecture and security.
- Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective cloud-based solutions.
- Manage the migration of on-premise infrastructure to Azure, optimizing for performance, cost, and scalability. Work with app owners to design optimal business continuity/disaster recovery strategy.
- Ensure the reliability, availability, and security of cloud services, implementing industry-leading cloud security measures.
- Monitor cloud environments, analyzing and optimizing costs, and performance.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest in Azure services and technologies, recommending improvements and innovations.
- Design and administrative support for Azure IaaS services, conditional access policies, app integrations. Experience with Azure DevOps
- Mentor and lead teams in cloud best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
- Work wisely to streamline / automate processes. (e.g. PowerAutomate/Apps)
- 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, with a strong focus on Azure.
- Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
- Deep understanding of cloud security principles and Azure security tools.
- Experience with cloud migration strategies and tools.
- Strong knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) practices and tools. (PowerShell, bicep, terraform, ARM)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Deep background in EntraID, SAML, SSO (B2B & B2C), managed identity and federated identity concepts.
- Experience with a variety of Azure resource types including Azure SQL, App Services, Container Apps, VM’s, Key Vaults, and App Configuration.
- Experience in a regulated environment and the ability to document and produce artifacts necessary to support audit and exam requirements.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience. Azure certifications are highly desirable.