100% ONSITE CONTRACT FOR AZURE TECHNICAL LEAD + TERRAFORM (HANDS-ON) IN HOUSTON, TX
SENIOR ROLE : 18 + years of IT experience, with at least 5+ years in Azure-focused architecture and implementation
CREDIT CHECK IS REQUIRED : the Client is a Bank
Seeking a hands-on Azure Technical Lead with deep expertise in Azure governance, security, policies, and infrastructure automation . This role requires a technology leader who can architect, design, and implement Azure solutions-NOT A PEOPLE MANAGER OR SCRUM MASTER.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable driving technical discussions, writing Terraform code, setting up Azure Policies, and guiding teams through implementation.
WE'RE NOT LOOKING FOR :
- Scrum Masters or people managers without deep technical expertise.
- Candidates with purely project coordination or stakeholder management backgrounds.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, CAPABILITIES, AND SKILLS
18 + years of IT experience, with at least 5+ years in Azure-focused architecture and implementationProven expertise in Azure Governance, Azure Security, Policy creation / testing, and Compliance enforcement.Strong hands-on experience with Terraform (IaC) and managing Azure infrastructure at scale.In-depth understanding of Azure AD, RBAC, Resource Locks, Blueprints, and ARM templates.Strong scripting skills in PowerShell and / or Python.Experience with CI / CD tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Spinnaker.Excellent understanding of Azure Networking (VNETs, Private Links, Firewalls) and Storage / Compute services.Practical exposure to Azure Monitor, Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, and Security Center.Demonstrated ability to design and review architectures and enforce governance policies in a large enterprise.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, CAPABILITIES, AND SKILLS
Azure certification (AZ-305, AZ-500, or similar).Experience implementing Azure Landing Zones and Policy-as-Code frameworks.Familiarity with Kubernetes, Container Security, and Azure AI services.Strong understanding of enterprise cloud governance frameworks and best practices.