Azure Solutions Architect
Azure-focused Solutions Architect who designs cloud architecture, migrates on-prem workloads to Azure using infrastructure as code (Terraform, PowerShell, CLI), administers Entra ID/RBAC and M365, and enables DevOps with Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines. On-site in North Las Vegas, NV.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- North Las Vegas, NV
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Architecture
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field or equivalent training/experience, with at least 5 years of related experience
- Strong experience with Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF), Well-Architected Framework (WAF), and migrating applications to cloud using AMPP and other methodologies
- Design and manage Azure-based and hybrid networking solutions across multiple sites, locations, subscriptions, and virtual networks
- Design and manage Microsoft 365 collaboration infrastructure (Exchange Online, MS Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, Intune, Office 365 services)
- Expert in Azure governance, ExpressRoute, Site Recovery, S2S VPN devices, Azure Monitor, RBAC, virtual network and subscription peering
- Scripting in PowerShell, VBS, Python, Ansible and similar languages
- Infrastructure automation with Terraform, Ansible, Python, source control (Git/GitHub/GitLab), and Serverless Functions
- Working knowledge of networking, virtualization, SAN, and related technologies
- Deep understanding of Active Directory architecture, Sites & Services, DNS, DHCP, and cloud services integration
- Networking: Web Application Firewall, NSGs, Azure Firewall, Azure DNS, Hybrid DNS
- Identity and access: Azure Key Vault, Managed Identities, RBAC; Entra ID: PIM, Service Principals; IAM users/groups/service accounts
- Data: Data Lake, Data Factory, Blob storage
- Containers: Docker and Kubernetes; microservices
- VMware virtualization expertise, including vSphere and vCenter
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting automated infrastructure deployment
Nice to have
- Technical certification in cloud
Full description
Spectra Tech is seeking a candidate to work with our Cloud Computing Solutions team in North Las Vegas, NV.
Job Description:
In their current set up they have an Azure set up and a landing zone with that cloud environment have 2 tenants configured. They need someone that can do some Proof of concept work, start some Infrastructure as Code, and implement Kubernetes (this is usually where DevOps comes in). They have a few items that need to are on prem and need migrated to the cloud. A good candidate will have an Architecture background, scripting background, and be a good self starting. When asked about scripting, he mentioned Terraform specifically. Also, referred to Infrastructure as a Code when discussing scripting. This position uses the Azure Cloud for their M365 tenant, internal apps and internally systems. The manager mentioned that this Architect will also need to talk about Microservices and containers
Responsibilities
· Implement cloud computing architecture solutions (with a focus on Azure) that address cloud security and compliance fundamentals, deployment automation and elastic sizing of environments and multi-tenant implementations.
· Create migration plans and migrate on-prem resources and workloads to Azure using infrastructure as code, and other methods, including PowerShell and Azure Command-Line Interface (CLI).
· Configure and administer Entra ID (Azure AD), Identity and access management (IAM), RBAC, SSO, Security/Policies/Resource Governing/Azure Key Vault.
· Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to cloud functionality, M365, AVD, VMs (Windows, Linux), route tables, custom Images, containers, performance, policies, integration and access.
· Enable DevOps development activities and complex development tasks that will involve working with tools such as Docker, Kafka, and container management systems. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated deployment of infrastructure.
· Lead pre-production readiness efforts, POCs, lab testing and knowledge transfer. Provide architectural design diagrams and documentation and assess how to implement technologies into the existing infrastructure.
· Provide expertise in VMware virtualization technologies, including vSphere and vCenter.
· Act as a subject matter expert for Cloud Infrastructure Architecture and Cloud Adoption Frameworks, Well-Architected Framework as it relates to compute, network, storage, and native SaaS/PaaS offerings.
· Maintain overall industry knowledge on the latest trends and technology and demonstrate forward thinking around how technology can support the organizational direction.
Qualifications: