Microsoft Cloud Architect

Job Description: Microsoft Cloud Architect

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Microsoft Cloud Architect to design, implement, and manage secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions for our enterprise environment. The architect will play a critical role in defining cloud strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals, and guiding technical teams in adopting best practices for Microsoft cloud technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud Strategy & Design
• Define and document cloud architecture blueprints using Microsoft Azure services.
• Assess existing IT infrastructure and recommend cloud migration or modernization approaches.
• Develop cost-optimized, scalable, and secure cloud solutions aligned with business needs.
• Implementation & Integration
• Lead the design and deployment of Microsoft Azure-based solutions, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Oversee migration of applications, databases, and services to Azure.
• Integrate Azure with on-premise systems, Microsoft 365, and third-party applications.
• Governance, Security & Compliance
• Establish cloud governance frameworks, policies, and security standards.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
• Design identity and access management using Azure Active Directory and related services.
• Operations & Optimization
• Monitor cloud environments for performance, availability, and security.
• Drive cost optimization strategies (e.g., reserved instances, rightsizing, scaling).
• Provide technical guidance to engineering and operations teams.
• Collaboration & Leadership
• Act as the primary cloud advisor to business stakeholders and IT leadership.
• Conduct workshops, knowledge transfer, and training sessions.
• Mentor technical staff on Azure best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years of IT experience with at least 3+ years in cloud architecture roles.
• Proven expertise in Microsoft Azure services (compute, networking, storage, security, DevOps).
• Strong understanding of hybrid cloud environments and integration with on-prem infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with cloud migration and modernization projects.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Dynamics 365 is an advantage.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) using ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Security Engineer Associate.
• Other relevant certifications in cloud security, DevOps, or enterprise architecture.

If you're interested, please share your CV at: career@floragroup.net

Job Type: Full-time