Job Title : Azure Infra and DevOps Architect
Experience : 10+ Years
Employment Type : Contractual (Initial 6 Months)
Location : Remote
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Infra and DevOps Architect to lead the design, implementation, and management of secure, scalable, and reliable cloud environments—primarily on Microsoft Azure , with potential exposure to AWS and GCP . The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Landing Zone architecture , infrastructure automation , network design , and cloud security frameworks .
Key Responsibilities Landing Zone Setup & Governance
- Design, implement, and manage Azure Landing Zones for enterprise-grade environments.
- Review and enhance existing architectures in alignment with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Azure best practices.
- Define governance, compliance, and operational standards for cloud deployments.
- Mentor and guide teams on infrastructure design and cloud adoption methodologies.
Network Design & Implementation
Architect and deploy secure, scalable network topologies (Hub-Spoke, Peer-to-Peer, etc.).Configure ExpressRoute, VPNs, Private Endpoints, DNS Zones, and Site-to-Site VPNs .Implement WAF , HA / DR strategies , and load balancing for mission-critical applications.Manage and troubleshoot network routing and security protocols (BGP, OSPF, IPSec, SSL, TCP / IP).Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation
Design and maintain Terraform templates and CI / CD pipelines for infrastructure provisioning.Automate cloud resource deployments and ensure environment consistency across stages.Build and manage Docker images and support containerized infrastructure delivery.Security & Firewall Management
Deploy and manage Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) across hybrid and cloud environments.Configure and maintain Panorama , security policies , NAT rules , and threat prevention measures.Apply Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) and SASE principles to enhance cloud security posture.Multi-Cloud Enablement
(Preferred) Hands-on experience with AWS and GCP architectures.Demonstrated ability to adapt and design solutions across multiple cloud ecosystems.Required Skills & Qualifications
10+ years of hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure and DevOps architecture.Strong expertise in Azure Landing Zone Design and governance frameworks.Proven proficiency with Terraform and other IaC tools .Deep understanding of Azure Networking , including ExpressRoute , VPNs , Private Endpoints , DNS , and WAF .Strong grasp of networking protocols (TCP / IP, BGP, OSPF, IPSec, SSL).Experience in firewall management and security operations within Azure.Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.Preferred Qualifications
Certifications such as Microsoft Certified : Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert .Familiarity with AWS / GCP Cloud Architecture .Exposure to Zero Trust and SASE frameworks .Skills Required
Ipsec, Vpns, Infrastructure Automation, Dns, Ssl, Bgp, Gcp, Terraform, Docker, Microsoft Azure, Waf, Network Design, Ospf, Aws