Network​/Infrastructure Architect Azure

Top Skills Required

• MS Azure
• Azure Networking & Security
• Infrastructure & Platform Modernization

• Design and implement the target-state Azure architecture aligned with Mosaic cloud standards and enterprise governance.
• Define Azure landing zones, subscription strategy, management groups, identity integration, and network topology.
• Architect hybrid connectivity between on-prem (Kyndryl) and Azure using Express Route, VPN, and secure routing models.
• Develop network segmentation, micro-segmentation, and Zero Trust architecture patterns.
• Ensure high availability, resiliency, disaster recovery, and business continuity designs.

• Lead infrastructure discovery and dependency mapping for on-prem workloads.
• Develop phased migration strategies (rehost, replatform, refactor).
• Define cutover planning, rollback strategies, and coexistence models.
• Collaborate with application teams for migration readiness and performance optimization.
• Drive data center exit planning and decommissioning strategies.

• Design Azure VNet architecture, hub-and-spoke topology, firewall strategy, and traffic inspection models.
• Architect integration with:
  • Azure Firewall / NVA
  • Load balancers / Application Gateway
  • Azure Front Door (if applicable)
  • DNS (hybrid resolution strategy)
• Implement network security controls, NSGs, ASGs, UDRs, and conditional access models.
• Align architecture with enterprise security policies and compliance requirements (HIPAA, SOC2, etc., if applicable).

• Design Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep) frameworks.
• Enable automation for provisioning and configuration management.
• Architect monitoring and observability solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Sentinel, etc.
• Define backup, patching, and lifecycle management strategies in Azure.
• Support container, Kubernetes (AKS), and platform services integration if applicable.

• Define cloud governance, cost management, tagging strategy, and Fin Ops alignment.
• Collaborate with operations teams to transition to cloud operating model.
• Document architecture standards, runbooks, and reference patterns.
• Act as technical advisor to leadership and stakeholders.

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure and network architecture.
• 5+ years of hands-on Azure architecture experience.
• Proven experience leading large-scale data center to Azure cloud migrations.
• Strong experience with:
  • Hybrid networking (Express Route, VPN, BGP routing)
  • Enterprise firewall architectures
  • Azure landing zones
  • Identity integration (Azure AD / Entra , AD hybrid)
  • DNS, IPAM, routing, load balancing
• Deep understanding of infrastructure security and Zero Trust principles.
• Experience working in environments managed by third-party providers (e.g., Kyndryl/IBM or similar).

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.