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ClifyX

Azure Architect

ClifyX, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Key Responsibilities

Design, architect, and implement

secure, scalable, and high-performing Azure solutions

based on business requirements. Lead the development and evolution of Azure-based

Landing Zones , ensuring alignment with enterprise governance and compliance. Guide and implement

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

practices using Terraform, Bicep, and ARM templates. Collaborate with DevOps teams to build and optimize

CI/CD pipelines

using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions. Drive

cloud migration initiatives , including rehosting, refactoring, and rearchitecting legacy applications. Lead discussions and workshops with stakeholders to define

technical architecture, patterns, and best practices . Integrate Microsoft Dynamics 365 environments through

Lifecycle Services (LCS)

for deployment automation (preferred). Define and enforce

Azure security policies, identity management , and access controls. Work closely with operations to ensure

monitoring, alerting, and performance tuning

are in place. Contribute to and oversee

FinOps strategies , ensuring efficient use and cost management of Azure resources. Mentor cloud engineers and contribute to building an internal knowledge-sharing culture. Required Skills & Experience 10+ years of overall IT experience , with 7+ years focused on cloud architecture and infrastructure. Extensive, hands-on experience with

Azure services

including:

Virtual Machines (VMs), Virtual Networks (VNets), Network Security Groups (NSGs) Azure Storage, Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), Application Gateways, and Azure Monitor

Deep understanding of

cloud networking concepts , including DNS, VPNs, load balancing, ExpressRoute, and firewalls. Strong hands-on experience with

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

using

Terraform

(preferred), Bicep, or ARM. Proficient in scripting languages such as

PowerShell, Bash, or Python

for automation and orchestration. Proven experience with

DevOps tools

including

Azure DevOps , GitHub Actions, and pipeline automation. Ability to define and enforce

cloud security standards , including RBAC, encryption, and key management. Familiarity with

Microsoft Dynamics 365 and LCS

(nice to have). Solid understanding of

cloud governance, policies, tagging, and cost optimization

practices.