We are looking for a visionary and hands-on Senior Solution Architect with deep expertise in Azure and AWS cloud platforms to lead large-scale enterprise cloud transformation initiatives.
The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of migrating complex workloads to the cloud, building secure and scalable architectures, and driving cloud adoption through automation and best practices.
This is a strategic leadership role that combines deep technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement, governance, and advisory responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead enterprise-scale cloud migrations from on-premises or legacy environments to Azure or AWS, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum business continuity.
- Design and implement highly available, secure, and cost-optimized architectures, aligning with business objectives and compliance requirements.
- Act as a trusted advisor and technical lead on Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) implementation and Well-Architected Reviews.
- Develop automated cloud infrastructure deployments using Terraform, PowerShell, and other Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools.
- Architect and govern Azure networking components such as Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, NSG / ASG, and Private Endpoints, with a strong emphasis on zero trust and hybrid connectivity.
- Drive security-by-design principles including identity governance, conditional access, encryption, SIEM integration, and compliance automation.
- Collaborate with CxOs, business stakeholders, security, and DevOps teams to translate complex business needs into scalable cloud solutions.
- Establish cloud governance models, landing zones, and DevSecOps pipelines as part of the organization's cloud operating model.
- Mentor and guide cloud engineers, solution consultants, and delivery teams on architecture best practices and frameworks.
Required Skills and Experience :
15+ years of total IT experience with a minimum of 10 years in cloud architecture and infrastructure design.Extensive experience in Azure and AWS cloud environments, including multi-account / multi-subscription models.Proven delivery of cloud migration projects involving at least 500 VMs or enterprise-scale workloads (SAP, SQL, legacy systems, etc.Deep hands-on knowledge of Terraform, PowerShell, and modern IaC deployment patterns.Strong command of Azure networking and security architecture, hybrid identity, firewalling, routing, and enterprise segmentation.Deep hands-on experience with Azure Security Centre, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, AWS Security Hub, and other native tools for threat detection, compliance, and posture management.Expertise in implementing identity and access controls using Azure RBAC, PIM, Conditional Access, and AWS IAM / SCP, aligned with Zero Trust principles.Proficient in governing cloud environments using Azure Policy, Initiatives, and AWS Config Rules to enforce security baselines and regulatory compliance.Expertise in implementing Well-Architected Frameworks (Azure & AWS) and aligning solutions with Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF).Broad knowledge of cloud automation, DevOps, CI / CD pipelines, monitoring, backup, DR, and compliance strategies.Certifications (Must-Have) :
Microsoft Certified : Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)AWS Certified Solutions Architect - ProfessionalAzure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) OR AWS Security Specialty(ref : hirist.tech)