Remote Senior Azure Architect

Summary

Join SMG as a Senior Azure Architect to provide expert-level support and architecture guidance for Azure cloud solutions, ensuring stability, security, and efficiency. As a key member of the team, you will lead troubleshooting, performance tuning, and network/data infrastructure optimizations, with a focus on system health, security, and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in designing, supporting, and optimizing Azure cloud environments, with a specific focus on troubleshooting and system performance
• In-depth experience with Azure networking components such as VWan, VHub, VNet, Subnets, VPNs, ExpressRoute, Traffic Manager, Firewalls, NSG’s, Private Endpoints, Load Balancers, Application Gateways etc
• Strong working knowledge of legacy (Hadoop, Mongo, SQL) and (Managed SQL Instances, Azure SQL, Snowflake) with hands-on experience in troubleshooting data workflows
• Proven experience in managing and resolving operational issues in Azure environments, with strong troubleshooting skills across networking, compute, and data services
• Experience in conducting root cause analysis and implementing system optimizations to prevent future incidents
• Hands-on experience with automation tools (PowerShell, ARM templates, Terraform, Bicep) to streamline cloud operations and improve system efficiency

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level support for the Azure cloud platform, focusing on the stability, security, and optimization of network and data solutions
• Lead the identification, troubleshooting, and resolution of cloud infrastructure and service issues, minimizing downtime and operational impact
• Implement and manage robust monitoring solutions (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics) to proactively identify and resolve potential performance bottlenecks or security issues
• Regularly review and optimize cloud infrastructure and services, focusing on performance tuning, cost-efficiency, and reliability in network and data environments
• Conduct detailed post-incident analysis to determine root causes and prevent future occurrences through architectural adjustments or new processes
• Continuously monitor system health and performance, providing solutions to maintain uptime, optimize data workflows, and improve network reliability
• Support the design and maintenance of the full stack of Azure network infrastructure resources and the existing F5 implementation
• Work closely with Engineering to support the design and maintenance of legacy and new data platforms to ensure seamless and secure operations
• Working closely with the Security Prime - ensure adherence to security and compliance best practices, responding to security incidents, and performing ongoing audits to maintain regulatory compliance (GDPR, HIPAA)
• Develop and implement automation scripts and tools to streamline repetitive support tasks and optimize cloud performance
• Work closely with Engineering, DevOps, and Operations teams to evolve operational processes and improve cloud solutions

Benefits

• Fully Remote
• Unlimited PTO