Senior Azure Architect

Position Overview:

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our Azure cloud environment. There is a heavy focus on automation and infrastructure as code. This is an opportunity to be the organization’s subject matter expert in this area and drive innovation. As such, you have a deep understanding and experience with cloud computing, Azure services, and DevOps methodologies.

We have a significant Azure virtual desktop deployment so experience designing and managing AVD deployments is a big plus.

Our ideal candidate is cool under pressure, an expert problem solver, highly motivated, a team player but also able to work independently, and is someone that is constantly looking for ways to make improvements and isn’t afraid to bring those suggestions forward.

Position: Senior Azure Architect / DevOps Engineer

Position Status: Permanent, Full-time

Department: Information Technology

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, stable, highly available, and fault-tolerant Azure infrastructure solutions.
• Identify appropriate use of Azure operational best practices and architectural design.
• Conduct system analysis for performance and capacity planning.
• Perform cost estimation and identify mechanisms for cost control and containment.
• Implement controls around data flow.
• Selecting appropriate Azure services based on data, computing, and security requirements.
• Design and implement solutions to ensure disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Develop and implement CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps.
• Automate tasks through scripting and other appropriate tools.
• Ensure security and compliance with Azure policies and procedures.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to resolve infrastructure related issues.
• Collaborate with software developers to optimize application performance.
• Stay updated with the latest trends in Azure services and DevOps methodologies.
• Document and maintain Azure environment configurations and custom scripts.
• Provide assistance and mentoring to other IT team members.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as an Azure Architect / DevOps Engineer.
• Experience designing, building and operating Azure cloud infrastructures.
• Expert level skills with Azure cloud services and DevOps practices.
• High level of skill and experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• High level of skill and experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or ARM templates.
• Solid understanding of network architectures and services (e.g. VPN, routing, firewall, etc.).
• Knowledge of containers and orchestration services.
• Proficiency in using Git for version control.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• Experience designing, deploying, and managing an Azure Virtual Desktop environment.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):

• Experience with Windows Server, Microsoft SQL server, Active Directory, and other server technologies.
• Experience managing network devices and firewalls.
• Experience with low code/no code Azure technologies (e.g. Azure Functions).
• Experience with API integrations and middleware (eg. MuleSoft).
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a relevant field.
• Azure certifications.
• Experience with VoIP and telephony systems.

With people at the heart of our success, NTT DATA is committed to attracting and growing the best talent and providing an environment where everyone feels they can belong and their contribution matters. It’s our belief in possibility that drives us, but it’s our people that make it happen. At NTT DATA, what you do matters.

A Career at NTT DATA Means:

• Having ongoing opportunities to GROW your career- we offer barrier-free learning with multiple self-learning tools available.
• Being part of a global organization where you can BELONG - in an inclusive working environment where you are free to be your best self. We’re committed to building a people-focused environment where you can shine, no matter who you are.
• Belonging to a team where you can make a DIFFERENCE - to your clients, colleagues, and communities. Your ideas are embraced, impactful, and keep us agile.
• Being part of a global PIONEER – where you gain exposure to our Fortune 500 clients and world-leading global technology partners and work with a network of over 40,000 smart and diverse colleagues across 57 countries, delivering services in over 200 countries.

Position Overview:

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our Azure cloud environment. There is a heavy focus on automation and infrastructure as code. This is an opportunity to be the organization’s subject matter expert in this area and drive innovation. As such, you have a deep understanding and experience with cloud computing, Azure services, and DevOps methodologies.

We have a significant Azure virtual desktop deployment so experience designing and managing AVD deployments is a big plus.

Our ideal candidate is cool under pressure, an expert problem solver, highly motivated, a team player but also able to work independently, and is someone that is constantly looking for ways to make improvements and isn’t afraid to bring those suggestions forward.

Position: Senior Azure Architect / DevOps Engineer

Position Status: Permanent, Full-time

Department: Information Technology

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, stable, highly available, and fault-tolerant Azure infrastructure solutions.
• Identify appropriate use of Azure operational best practices and architectural design.
• Conduct system analysis for performance and capacity planning.
• Perform cost estimation and identify mechanisms for cost control and containment.
• Implement controls around data flow.
• Selecting appropriate Azure services based on data, computing, and security requirements.
• Design and implement solutions to ensure disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Develop and implement CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps.
• Automate tasks through scripting and other appropriate tools.
• Ensure security and compliance with Azure policies and procedures.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to resolve infrastructure related issues.
• Collaborate with software developers to optimize application performance.
• Stay updated with the latest trends in Azure services and DevOps methodologies.
• Document and maintain Azure environment configurations and custom scripts.
• Provide assistance and mentoring to other IT team members.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as an Azure Architect / DevOps Engineer.
• Experience designing, building and operating Azure cloud infrastructures.
• Expert level skills with Azure cloud services and DevOps practices.
• High level of skill and experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• High level of skill and experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or ARM templates.
• Solid understanding of network architectures and services (e.g. VPN, routing, firewall, etc.).
• Knowledge of containers and orchestration services.
• Proficiency in using Git for version control.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• Experience designing, deploying, and managing an Azure Virtual Desktop environment.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):

• Experience with Windows Server, Microsoft SQL server, Active Directory, and other server technologies.
• Experience managing network devices and firewalls.
• Experience with low code/no code Azure technologies (e.g. Azure Functions).
• Experience with API integrations and middleware (eg. MuleSoft).
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a relevant field.
• Azure certifications.
• Experience with VoIP and telephony systems.

This is a home office-based position, with some travel for company/sales meetings as well as to client sites. Flexibility to work outside of standard 9am-6pm local time zone hours may be required at times to support this global team.

Target Base Salary: $110,000K-$130,000K (based on experience) plus variable commissions.

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