Azure Architect- Hybrid position in California

Req : 338549

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We are currently seeking a Azure Architect
- Hybrid position in California to join our team in Pomona, California (US-CA), United States (US).

This is a hybrid position. Candidate must live in the Pomona, CA area.

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 ability욘 to provide strategic and operational direction across both cloud infrastructure and network architecture functions.

Lead the design of scalable, secure, and high-performing сар 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/esinadility 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, miles, 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.

• 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 , Azure identity management, role-based access control (RBAC)
• Experience with interrog Azure logging consolidation and monitoring…