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Job Summary::

We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to lead the transformation of an on-premise infrastructure into a modern, scalable, and secure Azure-based environment. This is a long-term strategic role requiring a blend of advisory leadership and hands-on expertise in cloud architecture, infrastructure-as-code, and enterprise-grade Azure services.

You will play a key role in shaping the future state of the client’s cloud infrastructure, collaborating closely with project managers, engineering teams, and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities::

• Lead the planning and execution of a full-scale migration from on-premises services to Azure.
• Serve as the technical advisor on all things Azure Infrastructure including compute, storage, networking, identity, and security.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures in Azure as well as planning the migration so that it does not disrupt business as usual.
• Evaluate the current on-prem stack and work with the customer to create roadmaps and migration strategies.
• Build and maintain infrastructure-as-code using tools like Terraform or Azure Bicep.
• Establish cloud governance, policies, and best practices.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and collaborate with teams focused on data strategy, engineering, and analytics.
• Provide technical mentorship and support for cloud engineering teams.
• Stay current on Azure updates, cloud architecture patterns, and emerging best practices.

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• Prior life Sciences industry experience.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture with a strong emphasis on Azure.
• Proven experience with on-prem to Azure migrations in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of Azure IaaS/PaaS, virtual networks, identity and access (Azure AD), security, monitoring, and cost management.
• Experience with DevOps tools and practices (CI/CD, automation, IaC).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to operate independently in an advisory and implementation capacity. Specific migration experience with Azure SQL and MS SQL Servers

Preferred:

• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate).
• Background in traditional infrastructure (servers, networks, storage).
• Experience in hybrid environments.
• Familiarity with agile project delivery.
• Experience evaluating and creating MS SQL stored procedures Experience in setup and configuration of MS Fabric.
• Integration experience between Fabric and other on-prem and Azure based service offerings
• Familiarity with capabilities and limitations of Copilot
• Experience with pharmaceutical industry data and organization structures, specifically within commercial sales.

Contact the recruiter working on this position:

The recruiter working on this position is Mahesh Kodur(Raghu team)
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His/her contact email is kmahesh@msysinc.com

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