Azure Infrastructure Architect

We are looking for a skilled Azure Infrastructure Architect to design and implement cloud solutions that drive resilience, high availability, and peak performance. As a key member of our team, you will lead critical projects such as cloud migrations and modernization efforts, setting the foundation for secure and scalable infrastructure while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless integration. Responsibilities Design and implement cloud architectures for achieving resiliency, high availability, and high performance of application software Lead cloud migration initiatives and modernization of legacy systems Define and enforce cloud governance, security, and compliance standards Develop infrastructure-as-code templates using tools like Terraform or Bicep templates Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Development teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment Assess architectural tradeoffs between competing requirements for SaaS solutions and cloud technologies Research, evaluate, and apply emerging technologies and solutions, driving innovation and technological advancements Present and communicate technology and cloud architectures effectively to internal and external technical and non-technical audiences Develop disaster recovery and high-availability strategies for enterprise cloud environments Ensure databases hosted on Azure are migrated securely, optimizing for authentication and connectivity Monitor, manage, and enhance cloud infrastructure using Azure tools like policies, backup, and update management Produce detailed technical documentation to support implementations and architectural designs Requirements 10+ years of experience in Solution Architecture,with a focus onAzure infrastructure architecture Background in Azure IaaS migrations, including lift-and-shift migrations and virtualized hosting architectures Knowledge of network security architecture, including DMZ patterns, NSGs, VNET peering, routing, and firewalls in Azure Expertise in identity and authentication models such as managed identities, service accounts, and integration with ADDS and Azure Active Directory Proficiency in Linux server administration and configuration Experience with database server migration, authentication, connectivity, and security in Azure Skills in Bicep to design compute, networking, storage, identity, and security resources Understanding of disaster recovery, backup solutions, and high-availability strategies on Azure Familiarity with Azure monitoring, backup policies, update management, and automation tools Capability to collaborate across security, platform engineering, and operations teams to deliver robust solutions Showcase of strong documentation skills for architectural and implementation processes Fluency in English, with a minimum B2+/C1 level for effective communication Nice to have Familiarity with emerging technologies and architectural possibilities in SaaS solutions Competency in communicating complex cloud infrastructure concepts to business stakeholders Qualifications in enhancing cross-team collaboration for integration and deployment efforts Background in creating reusable templates and automation scripts for complex deployments We offer International projects with top brands Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers Employee financial programs Paid time off and sick leave Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses Global career opportunities Volunteer and community involvement opportunities EPAM Employee Groups Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology, Engineering, and Business Development Industries Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr