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Bramcolm, LLC

Principal Azure Cloud Architect

Bramcolm, LLC, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262

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Founded in 2003, Bramcolm, LLC has been at the forefront of IT solutions for two decades, consistently delivering innovative technology services to clients across diverse industries. With a strong presence in Indianapolis, IN, Bramcolm has built a reputation for excellence in the IT services and consulting industry. At Bramcolm, we are committed to leveraging advanced technologies such as cloud computing, automation, and modern infrastructure solutions to solve complex business challenges. We work closely with clients to understand their unique needs and tailor our services accordingly. We value creativity, technical excellence, and a collaborative approach to delivering transformative solutions. Position Summary

The Bramcolm team is seeking a

Principal Cloud Architect

who’s passionate about shaping the future of cloud adoption for enterprise organizations. You’ll play a key role in designing and delivering secure, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions across diverse client environments. Your expertise in Microsoft Azure and multi-cloud strategy will help drive innovation, flexibility, and architectural excellence. The right person will guide hybrid and cloud-native infrastructure journeys, apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform, and set the standards that ensure security and compliance. Most importantly, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor and technical leader, influencing the direction of cloud strategy and empowering teams to adopt the cloud with confidence. Given our support for a diverse range of clients across multiple industries, you will have the opportunity to engage in projects spanning various domains, scales, and technical requirements. This diversity demands exceptional flexibility and adaptability. You will need to quickly understand new business contexts, existing infrastructure, and organizational goals unique to each client engagement. Key Responsibilities

Architect and lead the design of cloud solutions across Microsoft Azure and other public cloud platforms (OCI, AWS, Google Cloud) to support hybrid and multi-cloud environments Define and maintain cloud architecture standards and best practices for performance, scalability, resilience, and compliance Design modern application patterns including microservices, serverless architectures, Kubernetes orchestration, and event-driven systems Evaluate and recommend cloud services and solutions that align with client business objectives and technical requirements Infrastructure as Code & Automation

Build and scale Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions with Terraform, including reusable modules and automated deployment pipelines Create standardized templates and frameworks that accelerate cloud deployments across client environments Implement CI/CD automation for infrastructure provisioning and configuration management Establish version control and testing practices for infrastructure code Multi-Cloud Strategy & Governance

Drive governance through Azure Policy and equivalent tools across multi-cloud environments Develop strategies for cloud vendor diversity and workload portability Integrate and optimize diverse cloud environments (AWS, GCP, OCI, Azure) for maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness Establish architectural patterns that support vendor flexibility while maintaining consistency Security & Compliance

Apply modern security frameworks including Zero Trust and SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) to protect cloud and edge environments Design secure‑by‑default architectures that embed security controls at every layer Ensure compliance with industry regulations and organizational security policies Implement identity and access management (IAM) strategies across multi‑cloud platforms Technical Leadership & Mentorship

Mentor and coach junior engineers while evangelizing best practices across client organizations Advance a cloud‑first, DevOps‑driven culture through technical leadership and thought leadership Serve as a trusted technical advisor to client leadership teams Lead architectural reviews and provide strategic guidance on complex cloud initiatives Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders Client Engagement & Innovation

Partner with clients to understand their business challenges and translate them into cloud architecture solutions Propose innovative solutions that leverage emerging cloud technologies and best practices Document architectural decisions, design patterns, and implementation guidelines Continuously learn and adopt new cloud services and capabilities to maintain technical excellence Required Qualifications

Technical Expertise

Bachelor’s degree

in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, OR

4+ years of additional relevant work experience

in lieu of degree Minimum of 8 years

of cloud platform design experience Minimum of 8 years

of Microsoft Azure platform support experience Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure services , including: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) Azure identity and access management (Azure AD, RBAC) Azure governance tools and frameworks Networking, compute, storage, and database services

Hands‑on experience with Terraform

to: Automate cloud deployments Create reusable infrastructure components and modules Streamline CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure

Proven ability to design cloud‑native architectures

including: Microservices and containerization Kubernetes and container orchestration Serverless computing patterns Event‑driven architectures API gateways and service mesh

Security & Compliance Knowledge

Understanding of modern security frameworks including Zero Trust architecture and SASE Experience applying security controls to protect cloud and edge environments Knowledge of identity and access management best practices Familiarity with compliance requirements (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, etc.) Demonstrated success working across multiple cloud platforms: Amazon Web Services (AWS) Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Microsoft Azure

Ability to integrate and optimize diverse cloud environments Understanding of cloud‑agnostic design patterns and tools Enterprise‑scale cloud solution design and implementation Hybrid cloud architecture patterns and integration strategies High availability and disaster recovery planning Performance optimization and cost management Network architecture for cloud and hybrid environments Professional Skills

Strong mentoring and coaching abilities—able to inspire teams and share best practices Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical and executive audiences Ability to champion a cloud‑first, DevOps‑driven culture Strategic thinking with ability to balance business needs and technical constraints Strong problem‑solving skills and architectural decision‑making capabilities Client‑facing experience with ability to build trust and credibility Preferred Qualifications

Professional cloud certifications

such as: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional Google Professional Cloud Architect HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate or Professional

Experience with DevOps tools and practices : Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI/CD Configuration management (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) Monitoring and observability platforms (Azure Monitor, Datadog, Prometheus)

Container and orchestration expertise : Docker and container runtime technologies Kubernetes administration and architecture Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Amazon EKS, or Google GKE

Networking expertise : Software‑defined networking (SDN) Cloud networking architecture (VNets, VPCs, Transit Gateways) Load balancing and traffic management VPN and ExpressRoute/Direct Connect configurations

Experience in regulated industries

such as finance, healthcare, energy, or government Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks

(TOGAF, Zachman) Background in application development

or software engineering Experience with cloud cost optimization

and FinOps practices What We Offer

Professional Growth

Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge cloud architecture projects across diverse industries Exposure to the latest cloud technologies and emerging architectural patterns Continuous learning and professional development opportunities Support for cloud certifications and advanced training programs Engagement with Fortune 500 clients and large‑scale enterprise environments Collaborative, agile team culture that values innovation and technical excellence Flexible work arrangements (remote options available) Modern technology stack with access to multi‑cloud platforms and tools Opportunity to influence technical direction and strategy for major clients Intellectually challenging work with high visibility and impact Competitive salary : commensurate with experience and qualifications Annual performance‑based bonus

eligibility based on individual performance and company objectives Comprehensive benefits package available from day one, including 401(k) Professional development budget for certifications, training, and conferences Technology stipend for home office equipment Location & Requirements

Must be

legally authorized to work in the United States Must pass

background check Position may require occasional travel to client site

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