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Job Description: Hybrid Cloud Architect
Position
Hybrid Cloud Architect
Experience
10-15 Years (Minimum 5+ years in Cloud Architecture)
Location
Hybrid / Onsite
The architect will lead cloud transformation initiatives, establish cloud architecture standards, drive modernization programs, and provide technical leadership across global infrastructure environments.
Key Responsibilities
Hybrid Cloud Strategy & Architecture
- Design and implement Hybrid Cloud solutions integrating on-premises and cloud platforms.
- Define cloud adoption roadmaps and migration strategies.
- Develop cloud reference architectures, standards, and governance frameworks.
- Lead cloud transformation and modernization programs.
- Perform cloud readiness assessments and architectural reviews.
- Drive infrastructure optimization, scalability, and resiliency initiatives.
Cloud Platforms
Microsoft Azure
- Azure Landing Zone (ALZ) design and implementation.
- Azure Virtual Machines, Storage, Networking.
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
- Azure Backup and Site Recovery.
- Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel.
- Azure Governance and Cost Management.
AWS
- AWS Landing Zone and multi-account strategy.
- EC2, S3, EBS, RDS.
- VPC, Transit Gateway, Route53.
- EKS and ECS.
- IAM and Security Services.
- CloudWatch and AWS Backup.
Infrastructure & Virtualization
- VMware vSphere Administration.
- VMware ESXi and vCenter.
- Hybrid cloud integration using VMware Cloud solutions.
- Storage and compute optimization.
- High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) architecture.
- Datacenter modernization initiatives.
Containerization & Orchestration
Mandatory
- Kubernetes Administration and Architecture.
- AKS and EKS deployments.
- Container lifecycle management.
- Helm Charts.
- Docker and Container Platforms.
- Service Mesh concepts.
- Kubernetes Security best practices.
Preferred
- OpenShift
- Rancher
- Tanzu Kubernetes Grid
Cloud Networking
- DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP.
- Azure Networking.
- AWS Networking.
- VPN Connectivity.
- ExpressRoute.
- Direct Connect.
- Load Balancers and Application Gateways.
- NSG, Security Groups, WAF.
- Network Segmentation and Zero Trust Architecture.
Identity & Security
Microsoft Entra ID
- Hybrid Identity Architecture.
- Azure AD Connect.
- Conditional Access.
- Single Sign-On (SSO).
- MFA Implementation.
- Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
Security
- Zero Trust Framework.
- Cloud Security Architecture.
- Defender for Cloud.
- Microsoft Sentinel.
- IAM, PAM, and RBAC.
- Security Compliance and Governance.
- Vulnerability and Risk Management.
Automation & Infrastructure as Code
Mandatory Skills
- Terraform
- Ansible
- PowerShell
- Python
- GitHub
- GitHub Actions
CI/CD
- Azure DevOps
- Jenkins
- GitLab CI/CD
- Infrastructure Automation
- Cloud Provisioning Automation
Monitoring & Observability
- Azure Monitor
- AWS CloudWatch
- Grafana
- Prometheus
- Splunk
- Dynatrace
- AppDynamics
- ELK Stack
Cloud Governance & FinOps
- Cloud Cost Optimization
- FinOps Best Practices
- Chargeback / Showback Models
- Resource Tagging Standards
- Cloud Policy Management
- Compliance Management
- Capacity Planning
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
- Cloud DR Design
- Azure Site Recovery
- AWS Disaster Recovery
- Backup and Recovery Strategies
- Business Continuity Planning
- Multi-Region Architecture
Required Technical Skills
Must Have
- Azure Architecture
- AWS Architecture
- Hybrid Cloud Design
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- VMware vSphere / ESXi
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Terraform
- Ansible
- Azure DevOps
- Cloud Security
- Networking
- Disaster Recovery
Good to Have
- Azure Landing Zone
- AWS Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA)
- OpenShift
- VMware Cloud Foundation
- Azure Virtual Desktop
- FinOps
- Service Mesh
- SRE Practices
Certifications Preferred
Microsoft
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
- Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
- Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
AWS
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
- AWS Advanced Networking Specialty
VMware
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
- VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)
Kubernetes
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
Additional
- TOGAF
- ITIL Foundation
- FinOps Certified Practitioner
Soft Skills
- Executive stakeholder management.
- Architecture governance leadership.
- Client-facing consulting experience.
- Technical proposal and solution design expertise.
- Strong presentation and documentation skills.
- Cross-functional leadership and mentoring.
- Experience supporting global enterprise clients.
Key Deliverables
- Cloud Strategy & Roadmap
- Hybrid Cloud Architecture Designs
- Migration Plans & Execution
- Security Architecture Reviews
- Cloud Governance Frameworks
- FinOps Optimization Reports
- Disaster Recovery Architecture
- Executive Architecture Presentations
Responsibilities
Job Description: Hybrid Cloud Architect
Position
Hybrid Cloud Architect
Experience
10-15 Years (Minimum 5+ years in Cloud Architecture)
Location
Hybrid / Onsite
The architect will lead cloud transformation initiatives, establish cloud architecture standards, drive modernization programs, and provide technical leadership across global infrastructure environments.
Key Responsibilities
Hybrid Cloud Strategy & Architecture
- Design and implement Hybrid Cloud solutions integrating on-premises and cloud platforms.
- Define cloud adoption roadmaps and migration strategies.
- Develop cloud reference architectures, standards, and governance frameworks.
- Lead cloud transformation and modernization programs.
- Perform cloud readiness assessments and architectural reviews.
- Drive infrastructure optimization, scalability, and resiliency initiatives.
Cloud Platforms
Microsoft Azure
- Azure Landing Zone (ALZ) design and implementation.
- Azure Virtual Machines, Storage, Networking.
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
- Azure Backup and Site Recovery.
- Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel.
- Azure Governance and Cost Management.
AWS
- AWS Landing Zone and multi-account strategy.
- EC2, S3, EBS, RDS.
- VPC, Transit Gateway, Route53.
- EKS and ECS.
- IAM and Security Services.
- CloudWatch and AWS Backup.
Infrastructure & Virtualization
- VMware vSphere Administration.
- VMware ESXi and vCenter.
- Hybrid cloud integration using VMware Cloud solutions.
- Storage and compute optimization.
- High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) architecture.
- Datacenter modernization initiatives.
Containerization & Orchestration
Mandatory
- Kubernetes Administration and Architecture.
- AKS and EKS deployments.
- Container lifecycle management.
- Helm Charts.
- Docker and Container Platforms.
- Service Mesh concepts.
- Kubernetes Security best practices.
Preferred
- OpenShift
- Rancher
- Tanzu Kubernetes Grid
Cloud Networking
- DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP.
- Azure Networking.
- AWS Networking.
- VPN Connectivity.
- ExpressRoute.
- Direct Connect.
- Load Balancers and Application Gateways.
- NSG, Security Groups, WAF.
- Network Segmentation and Zero Trust Architecture.
Identity & Security
Microsoft Entra ID
- Hybrid Identity Architecture.
- Azure AD Connect.
- Conditional Access.
- Single Sign-On (SSO).
- MFA Implementation.
- Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
Security
- Zero Trust Framework.
- Cloud Security Architecture.
- Defender for Cloud.
- Microsoft Sentinel.
- IAM, PAM, and RBAC.
- Security Compliance and Governance.
- Vulnerability and Risk Management.
Automation & Infrastructure as Code
Mandatory Skills
- Terraform
- Ansible
- PowerShell
- Python
- GitHub
- GitHub Actions
CI/CD
- Azure DevOps
- Jenkins
- GitLab CI/CD
- Infrastructure Automation
- Cloud Provisioning Automation
Monitoring & Observability
- Azure Monitor
- AWS CloudWatch
- Grafana
- Prometheus
- Splunk
- Dynatrace
- AppDynamics
- ELK Stack
Cloud Governance & FinOps
- Cloud Cost Optimization
- FinOps Best Practices
- Chargeback / Showback Models
- Resource Tagging Standards
- Cloud Policy Management
- Compliance Management
- Capacity Planning
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
- Cloud DR Design
- Azure Site Recovery
- AWS Disaster Recovery
- Backup and Recovery Strategies
- Business Continuity Planning
- Multi-Region Architecture
Required Technical Skills
Must Have
- Azure Architecture
- AWS Architecture
- Hybrid Cloud Design
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- VMware vSphere / ESXi
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Terraform
- Ansible
- Azure DevOps
- Cloud Security
- Networking
- Disaster Recovery
Good to Have
- Azure Landing Zone
- AWS Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA)
- OpenShift
- VMware Cloud Foundation
- Azure Virtual Desktop
- FinOps
- Service Mesh
- SRE Practices
Certifications Preferred
Microsoft
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
- Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
- Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
AWS
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
- AWS Advanced Networking Specialty
VMware
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
- VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)
Kubernetes
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
Additional
- TOGAF
- ITIL Foundation
- FinOps Certified Practitioner
Soft Skills
- Executive stakeholder management.
- Architecture governance leadership.
- Client-facing consulting experience.
- Technical proposal and solution design expertise.
- Strong presentation and documentation skills.
- Cross-functional leadership and mentoring.
- Experience supporting global enterprise clients.
Key Deliverables
- Cloud Strategy & Roadmap
- Hybrid Cloud Architecture Designs
- Migration Plans & Execution
- Security Architecture Reviews
- Cloud Governance Frameworks
- FinOps Optimization Reports
- Disaster Recovery Architecture
- Executive Architecture Presentations
Qualifications
Job Description: Hybrid Cloud Architect
Position
Hybrid Cloud Architect
Experience
10-15 Years (Minimum 5+ years in Cloud Architecture)
Location
Hybrid / Onsite
The architect will lead cloud transformation initiatives, establish cloud architecture standards, drive modernization programs, and provide technical leadership across global infrastructure environments.
Key Responsibilities
Hybrid Cloud Strategy & Architecture
- Design and implement Hybrid Cloud solutions integrating on-premises and cloud platforms.
- Define cloud adoption roadmaps and migration strategies.
- Develop cloud reference architectures, standards, and governance frameworks.
- Lead cloud transformation and modernization programs.
- Perform cloud readiness assessments and architectural reviews.
- Drive infrastructure optimization, scalability, and resiliency initiatives.
Cloud Platforms
Microsoft Azure
- Azure Landing Zone (ALZ) design and implementation.
- Azure Virtual Machines, Storage, Networking.
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
- Azure Backup and Site Recovery.
- Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel.
- Azure Governance and Cost Management.
AWS
- AWS Landing Zone and multi-account strategy.
- EC2, S3, EBS, RDS.
- VPC, Transit Gateway, Route53.
- EKS and ECS.
- IAM and Security Services.
- CloudWatch and AWS Backup.
Infrastructure & Virtualization
- VMware vSphere Administration.
- VMware ESXi and vCenter.
- Hybrid cloud integration using VMware Cloud solutions.
- Storage and compute optimization.
- High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) architecture.
- Datacenter modernization initiatives.
Containerization & Orchestration
Mandatory
- Kubernetes Administration and Architecture.
- AKS and EKS deployments.
- Container lifecycle management.
- Helm Charts.
- Docker and Container Platforms.
- Service Mesh concepts.
- Kubernetes Security best practices.
Preferred
- OpenShift
- Rancher
- Tanzu Kubernetes Grid
Cloud Networking
- DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP.
- Azure Networking.
- AWS Networking.
- VPN Connectivity.
- ExpressRoute.
- Direct Connect.
- Load Balancers and Application Gateways.
- NSG, Security Groups, WAF.
- Network Segmentation and Zero Trust Architecture.
Identity & Security
Microsoft Entra ID
- Hybrid Identity Architecture.
- Azure AD Connect.
- Conditional Access.
- Single Sign-On (SSO).
- MFA Implementation.
- Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
Security
- Zero Trust Framework.
- Cloud Security Architecture.
- Defender for Cloud.
- Microsoft Sentinel.
- IAM, PAM, and RBAC.
- Security Compliance and Governance.
- Vulnerability and Risk Management.
Automation & Infrastructure as Code
Mandatory Skills
- Terraform
- Ansible
- PowerShell
- Python
- GitHub
- GitHub Actions
CI/CD
- Azure DevOps
- Jenkins
- GitLab CI/CD
- Infrastructure Automation
- Cloud Provisioning Automation
Monitoring & Observability
- Azure Monitor
- AWS CloudWatch
- Grafana
- Prometheus
- Splunk
- Dynatrace
- AppDynamics
- ELK Stack
Cloud Governance & FinOps
- Cloud Cost Optimization
- FinOps Best Practices
- Chargeback / Showback Models
- Resource Tagging Standards
- Cloud Policy Management
- Compliance Management
- Capacity Planning
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
- Cloud DR Design
- Azure Site Recovery
- AWS Disaster Recovery
- Backup and Recovery Strategies
- Business Continuity Planning
- Multi-Region Architecture
Required Technical Skills
Must Have
- Azure Architecture
- AWS Architecture
- Hybrid Cloud Design
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- VMware vSphere / ESXi
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Terraform
- Ansible
- Azure DevOps
- Cloud Security
- Networking
- Disaster Recovery
Good to Have
- Azure Landing Zone
- AWS Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA)
- OpenShift
- VMware Cloud Foundation
- Azure Virtual Desktop
- FinOps
- Service Mesh
- SRE Practices
Certifications Preferred
Microsoft
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
- Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
- Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
AWS
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
- AWS Advanced Networking Specialty
VMware
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
- VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)
Kubernetes
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
Additional
- TOGAF
- ITIL Foundation
- FinOps Certified Practitioner
Soft Skills
- Executive stakeholder management.
- Architecture governance leadership.
- Client-facing consulting experience.
- Technical proposal and solution design expertise.
- Strong presentation and documentation skills.
- Cross-functional leadership and mentoring.
- Experience supporting global enterprise clients.
Key Deliverables
- Cloud Strategy & Roadmap
- Hybrid Cloud Architecture Designs
- Migration Plans & Execution
- Security Architecture Reviews
- Cloud Governance Frameworks
- FinOps Optimization Reports
- Disaster Recovery Architecture
- Executive Architecture Presentations
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