Cloud Architect
MedRisk
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: 🇺🇸 United States
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SeniorLead
Tech Stack
AzureCloudCyber SecurityTerraformVault
About the role
- Design and implement cloud infrastructure aligned with Azure best practices for scalability, performance, and cost efficiency.
- Develop end-to-end architecture solutions that integrate compute, storage, networking, and security services.
- Define and document cloud reference architectures, governance frameworks, and automation strategies.
- Support hybrid environments, integrating on-premises data centers with Azure IaaS and PaaS solutions.
- Implement cloud security controls, including identity management (Azure AD), encryption, key vault, and network segmentation.
- Collaborate with Information Security teams to ensure compliance with standards such as SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.
- Develop and maintain Azure policies and guardrails for workload protection, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.
- Lead automation efforts using Azure DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with ARM/Bicep/Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Manage cost optimization, monitoring, and operational excellence across Azure environments.
- Implement disaster recovery (DR) and high availability (HA) strategies leveraging Azure Site Recovery, Backup, and Availability Zones.
- Partner with developers, infrastructure, and cybersecurity teams to deliver integrated cloud solutions.
- Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for cloud modernization and migration initiatives.
- Provide architectural guidance, mentoring, and technical leadership across IT and engineering teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 7+ years of experience in infrastructure or cloud architecture, with at least 3 years focused on Microsoft Azure.
- Deep understanding of Azure services (Compute, Networking, Storage, Security, Monitoring).
- Expertise in automation, scripting, and Infrastructure as Code (PowerShell, Bicep, Terraform).
- Strong background in hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute, VPN, AD Connect).
- Experience with Azure DevOps, ARM templates, and monitoring tools (Log Analytics, Sentinel, App Insights).
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
cloud infrastructure designAzure best practicesend-to-end architecture solutionscloud security controlsInfrastructure as Codeautomation strategiesdisaster recovery strategieshigh availability strategiescost optimizationmonitoring and operational excellence
Soft skills
collaborationmentoringtechnical leadershipsubject matter expertise
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Information TechnologyMaster’s degree (preferred)