Senior Azure Cloud Architect

Faegre Drinker

Senior Azure Cloud Architect designing and operating hybrid Microsoft Azure infrastructure for Faegre Drinker law firm. Leading cloud security, networking, automation, governance, and disaster recovery.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $183,067 - $211,433 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in designing, deploying, and supporting Microsoft Azure infrastructure solutions, with a strong focus on IaaS, PaaS, and hybrid cloud environments. Proficient in implementing security, governance, and compliance controls while ensuring high availability and performance of cloud services.

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Microsoft Azure EngineeringInfrastructure AutomationHybrid Cloud IntegrationCloud Security and GovernanceEnterprise Cloud Migration

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Hard Skills

Microsoft Azure IaaSMicrosoft Azure PaaSAzure NetworkingPowerShellAzure CLITerraformAzure MonitorLog AnalyticsApplication InsightsAzure Policy

Soft Skills

Excellent DocumentationTroubleshooting SkillsCommunication SkillsStakeholder EngagementOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Azure Virtual MachinesAzure App ServicesAzure Storage AccountsAzure Key VaultMicrosoft Entra IDAzure Load BalancerAzure Site RecoveryAzure BackupAzure Blob StorageAzure Application Gateway

Industry Keywords

Cloud EngineeringIT InfrastructureProfessional ServicesHybrid EnvironmentsCompliance and Governance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudDNSTerraformVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, deploy, and support secure, scalable, and highly available Microsoft Azure infrastructure solutions
Lead engineering efforts across IaaS, PaaS, hybrid cloud, identity integration, networking, monitoring, and business continuity
Build and support Azure services including Virtual Machines, Virtual Machine Scale Sets, App Services, Storage Accounts, Azure Files, Blob, Managed Disks, Backup, Site Recovery, Load Balancer, Application Gateway, and Key Vault
Integrate Azure services with Microsoft 365, on-premises Active Directory, and enterprise applications
Ensure cloud services align with compliance, governance, and audit requirements
Troubleshoot complex incidents involving availability, performance, authentication, networking, and application connectivity
Perform special projects and other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field
10+ years of progressive IT infrastructure, systems, and/or cloud engineering experience
5+ years of deep, hands-on Microsoft Azure engineering experience
Experience within a professional services organization is strongly preferred
Proven experience designing and supporting enterprise-grade Azure infrastructure in complex, hybrid environments
Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure IaaS, PaaS, identity, networking, security, and governance
Hands-on experience with Azure networking and hybrid connectivity, including virtual networks, private endpoints, DNS, load balancing, application gateways, routing, and connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments
Experience with Microsoft Entra ID and hybrid identity administration, including SSO, MFA, Conditional Access, RBAC, PIM, and integration with on-premises Active Directory
Experience implementing Azure governance and security controls, including Azure Policy, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, encryption, tagging standards, subscription management, and access reviews
Experience developing or maintaining infrastructure automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM/Bicep templates, Terraform, or similar infrastructure-as-code tools
Experience with cloud monitoring, logging, and incident response, including Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, and operational troubleshooting in production environments
Demonstrated experience with enterprise cloud migration, optimization, and operational support
Strong understanding of hybrid infrastructure and integration between on-premises and cloud platforms
Experience implementing security, resilience, and disaster recovery controls for cloud services
Excellent documentation, troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work independently, organize, prioritize accurately, and exercise sound judgment
Ability to handle highly confidential information
Faegre Drinker participates in the federal government's E-Verify program; new hires must complete Form I-9 work authorization verification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working environment for work-life success
Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events
Wellness programming with personalized content and activities
Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields
Variety of health plan options
Dental plan
Vision plan
401(k) plan
Generous paid time off
Discretionary bonus
Life insurance
Health insurance
Accident insurance
Disability insurance