Lead Azure Infra and DevOps Architect (7+ Years)

Job Title : Azure Infra and DevOps Architect Experience : 10+ Years

Employment Type : Contractual (Initial 6 Months)

Location : Remote

Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Infrastructure and DevOps Architect to lead the design, implementation, and management of secure, scalable, and automated cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure , complemented by exposure to AWS or GCP . This role requires deep expertise in Landing Zone architecture, network design, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) , and cloud security frameworks .

Key Responsibilities Landing Zone Setup & Management Design, deploy, and manage Azure Landing Zones aligned with best practices and governance models.

Review and optimize existing architectures to enhance scalability, performance, and security.

Provide architectural guidance and mentorship to cloud and DevOps teams.

Network Design & Implementation Architect and implement secure Azure network topologies , including Hub-Spoke and Peer-to-Peer models.

Configure and manage ExpressRoute, VPN, Private Endpoints, DNS Zones, WAF , and HA / DR solutions.

Administer and troubleshoot BGP, OSPF, IPSec, SSL, and TCP / IP routing protocols for hybrid and cloud networks.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation Develop and maintain Terraform templates and other IaC frameworks for infrastructure automation.

Build and manage CI / CD pipelines to streamline deployments and configuration management.

Implement Docker -based solutions for infrastructure and application delivery.

Security & Firewall Management Deploy and administer Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) in hybrid and cloud environments.

Configure and manage Panorama , NAT policies, threat prevention, and traffic inspection rules.

Apply Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) and SASE principles for enhanced security posture.

Multi-Cloud Enablement (Preferred) Experience designing and managing environments across AWS and GCP .

Demonstrated ability and willingness to adopt new cloud technologies and architectures.

Required Skills & Experience Strong proficiency in Azure Landing Zone architecture and governance.

Hands-on expertise in Terraform and IaC frameworks (ARM templates, Bicep preferred).

In-depth knowledge of Azure Networking (ExpressRoute, VPNs, Private Links, WAF, DNS).

Solid understanding of network protocols – TCP / IP, BGP, OSPF, IPSec, and SSL.

Experience with CI / CD pipelines , containerization , and cloud automation tools .

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice to Have Exposure to AWS or GCP network and infrastructure design.

Experience with Azure DevOps , GitHub Actions , or similar CI / CD platforms.

Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor).