Azure Architect- Hybrid position in California

About the position The Principal Architect, Cloud Operations is a strategic technology leader responsible for a team that designs, implements, and manages complex cloud infrastructure and solutions on the Microsoft Azure platform. This is a leadership role that requires a deep understanding of cloud computing and enterprise networking principles, Azure services, and possesses the ability to provide strategic and operational direction across both cloud infrastructure and network architecture functions. Responsibilities • Lead the design of scalable, secure, and high-performing Azure cloud infrastructure and enterprise network architectures. • Collaborate closely with senior engineers across network, server and security domains to ensure alignment between infrastructure and security strategies. • Oversee the deployment of Azure infrastructure solutions/services, including virtual networks, compute, storage, identity management, and security. • Design and implement business continuity strategies to ensure high availability and data integrity in the event of service interruptions. • Continuously assess and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, scalability, cost-efficiency, and security. • Review/improve monitoring, logging, and automation practices to enhance operational efficiency. • Facilitate team response to high severity production issues including communication/coordination with other impacted teams and vendors. • Conduct vendor management activities including selection, contracting, engagement/escalation and performance monitoring. • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cloud engineering teams. • Build strong relationships with internal teams, understand their needs, provide technical guidance and ensure seamless integration of cloud infrastructure with application and service development. • Participate in the Architecture Review Board that ensures adherence to architectural standards. • Perform personnel administrative functions for the purpose of planning, maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing personnel productivity and achieving objectives within budget. • Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in the architecture and design of our cloud solutions and develop mitigation strategies. • Collaborate with cyber-security and data privacy teams to adhere to security best practices and industry regulations within the Azure environment. • Incorporate cloud governance principles and best practices within IT policies and procedures. • Define a continuous learning regimen involving courses, conferences, certifications and other methods for members to stay current with ever evolving cloud and networking services and capabilities. • Advocate/instill a culture by which teams are motivated to continually learn relevant skills/knowledge. Requirements • 10+ years of specific technology domain areas experience (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking) • 5+ years' experience in an IT organization and/or consulting firm leading technical teams • 3+ years of experience in project management/ lead architect positions in Azure architecture development, implementation and maintenance including demonstrated experience collaborating with or leading enterprise network and server engineering teams • Strong proficiency in Azure services such as Virtual Machines, Azure AD, Networking, Storage, App Services, and Security Center • Experience with Azure Active Directory/Entra ID, Azure identity management, and role-based access control (RBAC) • Experience with Azure logging consolidation and monitoring capabilities/tools (Analytics Log Workspace, Application Insights, Azure Monitor) • Experience with Azure DevOps and developing CI/CD pipelines • Experience in IT budget planning and vendor contract negotiation • Deep understanding of networking concepts, including routing, switching, VPNs, VNETs, subnets, firewalls, and load balancers • Solid knowledge of security best practices and tools within the Azure ecosystem • Experience with disaster recovery, high availability, and backup solutions in a cloud environment Nice-to-haves • Ability to lead in a resource-constrained environment, balancing operational reliability with innovation initiatives • Strong technical leadership skills and ability to mentor and guide cloud engineering teams • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to address complex technical challenges • Capable of translating networking requirements into infrastructure and security designs across hybrid cloud environments Benefits • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution • Flexible spending or health savings account • Life and AD&D insurance • Short and long term disability coverage • Paid time off • Employee assistance • Participation in a 401k program with company match • Additional voluntary or legally-required benefits Apply tot his job