Azure Windows Architect
EZCORP
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Texas • United States
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About the role
- Ensures stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the corporate cloud environment (Azure)
- Serves as subject matter expert in a complex array of full stack solutions
- Performs research, analysis, design, creation, and implementation of systems to meet current and future requirements
- Will be immersed in the elements of development, design, integration, operation, and support for platform services
- Works collaboratively with engineering, application and enterprise/solution architects, developers, and PMs to develop and implement secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions
- Brings operational efficiencies and cost reductions through cloud growth optimization
- Designs, deploys, and manages Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters to support containerized workloads and microservices architectures
- Develops and maintains Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to enable consistent, repeatable, and version-controlled cloud deployments
- Evaluates and implements AI/ML services to enhance business capabilities and drive innovation
- Champions automation initiatives across the infrastructure lifecycle, reducing manual intervention and improving operational efficiency through scripting, orchestration, and self-healing systems
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Preferred but not required a Master’s degree in Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, or Business Administration (MBA with IT focus)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
- Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
- HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Azure Kubernetes Service specialty certification
- 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, networking, and virtualization
- Hands-on experience with Azure services, including compute, storage, networking, and security.
- Expertise in Windows Server administration, Active Directory, and hybrid cloud solutions
- Experience with DevOps practices, automation, and scripting (PowerShell, Terraform, or ARM templates)
- Knowledge of security best practices, governance, and compliance frameworks
- Demonstrated experience designing and operating AKS clusters in production environments
- Proficiency in Terraform for multi-environment cloud provisioning and state management
- Familiarity with Azure AI services and practical applications of generative AI, machine learning models, or intelligent automation
- Experience implementing automation frameworks for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and incident remediation.
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Hard Skills & Tools
Azurefull stack solutionsInfrastructure as CodeTerraformAzure Kubernetes ServiceAI/ML servicesscriptingautomationDevOps practicesWindows Server administration
Soft Skills
collaborationresearchanalysisdesignimplementationoperational efficiencycost reductioninnovationproblem-solvingcommunication
Certifications
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect ExpertMicrosoft Certified: Azure Administrator AssociateMicrosoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer AssociateMicrosoft Certified: DevOps Engineer ExpertHashiCorp Certified: Terraform AssociateCertified Kubernetes AdministratorAzure Kubernetes Service specialty certification