R3 LLC

Azure Cloud Principal Architect

R3 LLC

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Remote

Location: MarylandUnited States

Visit company website

Explore more

AI Apply
Apply

Salary

💰 $120,000 - $165,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Define, own, and evolve the overall Azure cloud architecture vision, strategy, and technical roadmap
  • Lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale Azure solutions, migrations, and cloud transformations
  • Serve as the highest-level technical authority and escalation point for Azure architecture and solution decisions
  • Partner with executive leadership, clients, and key stakeholders to align cloud strategy with business objectives and outcomes
  • Design, implement, and oversee secure, scalable, and resilient Azure-based cloud infrastructure and solutions
  • Establish, maintain, and enforce Azure architecture standards, governance models, and security frameworks
  • Provide technical leadership on DevOps practices, automation, and infrastructure-as-code initiatives
  • Guide the adoption of best practices for cloud security, compliance, monitoring, and operational excellence
  • Lead complex troubleshooting, incident response, and root-cause analysis for high-impact or business-critical issues
  • Mentor, coach, and provide technical leadership to senior engineers, architects, and cross-functional teams
  • Support and guide cloud modernization, optimization, and cost-management initiatives
  • Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend strategic adoption where appropriate
  • Collaborate with project managers to support planning, resource alignment, and successful delivery of cloud initiatives
  • Document architecture designs, decisions, and standards using established tools and templates
  • Stay current with Azure services, industry trends, and evolving cloud best practices
  • Architect and advise on secure, compliant, and scalable Azure Landing Zones aligned with the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF).
  • Establish governance and operational excellence across multi-subscription environments.
  • Implement Azure Policy, policy-as-code, and compliance frameworks to ensure consistent standards.
  • Implement Infrastructure-as-Code using Bicep or Terraform.
  • Automate deployments and CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps
  • Drive operational efficiency through automation of governance, monitoring, and remediation processes.
  • Lead migration projects from on-premises to Azure, ensuring workload compatibility and performance optimization.
  • Advise customers on how to architect secure and efficient networking solutions, including Azure Firewall, Private Link, and hybrid connectivity.
  • Provide guidance and solutions to customers on how to optimize performance and resiliency across distributed environments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture and infrastructure design, with 5+ years in Azure
  • Extensive experience designing enterprise-scale Azure solutions
  • Proven ability to influence strategy and technical direction at an organizational level
  • Proven experience designing and implementing Azure Landing Zones aligned with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
  • Strong understanding of Azure governance models, including management groups, subscriptions, resource organization, and naming standards
  • Hands-on experience establishing governance and operational best practices across multi-subscription and multi-environment Azure estates
  • Demonstrated expertise with Azure Policy, initiatives, and assignments to enforce security, compliance, and cost controls
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2) and translating requirements into enforceable Azure controls
  • Ability to design scalable, secure, and compliant cloud architectures that support enterprise workloads
  • Experience collaborating with security, networking, and platform teams to operationalize governance standards
  • Demonstrated experience implementing and managing Azure Policy, policy-as-code, and compliance frameworks to enforce governance and security standards
  • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Bicep and/or Terraform (preferable) for scalable and repeatable Azure deployments
  • Proven ability to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
  • Experience driving operational efficiency through automation of governance, monitoring, alerting, and remediation processes
  • Experience leading or supporting on-premises to Azure migrations, including workload assessment, compatibility planning, and performance optimization
  • Strong understanding of Azure networking architecture, including Azure Firewall, Private Endpoints/Private Link, VPNs, and hybrid connectivity solutions
  • Ability to advise customers on performance optimization, resiliency, high availability, and scalability across distributed and hybrid cloud environments
  • Strong executive communication and leadership skills
  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification (AZ-305) strongly preferred.
Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy.
  • 401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future.
  • Flexible time off policies to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
  • Training incentives and bonuses to help you and your career grow.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
Azure cloud architectureenterprise-scale Azure solutionsAzure Landing ZonesAzure PolicyInfrastructure-as-CodeBicepTerraformCI/CD pipelinescloud securitycloud migrations
Soft Skills
technical leadershipmentoringcollaborationinfluencing strategyexecutive communicationproblem-solvingcoachingguidanceoperational excellencetroubleshooting
Certifications
Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)