Azure Architect-Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Position : Azure Architect

Location : Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Duration : 12 months

Rate : DOE

• Strong Architecture and hands on knowledge of Azure Infrastructure including Networking, Compute, Storage and KeyVaults [Other Azure Services helpful]
• Expert level knowledge of Azure Networking and Network Security (Virtual WAN, vNets, ExpressRoute, VPN, Cisco FTDv firewall, Network Security Groups)
• Expert level understanding of Networking and IP routing (CIDR, subnetting, VLSM, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS)
• Strong understanding of Azure Security (Entra ID, RBAC, Policies)
• Experience with Azure Portal, ARM, Powershell and CLI
• Experience in implementing Azure landing zones. Led cross-functional teams to define landing zone blueprints, including networking, identity, governance, and resource organization, aligning with industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Experience in conducting architecture reviews and provide recommendations to optimize Azure landing zones for cost, performance, and security.
• Experience in Azure Site Recovery (ASR) for disaster recovery solutions, ensuring high availability and business continuity during the migration process.
• Migration to Microsoft Azure cloud platform, utilizing Azure App Service, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure SQL Database (optional)