Azure Terraform Architect - Texas, United States - Onwardpath

Description

Position: Azure Terraform Architect

Location: remote

Duration: Long term

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Azure with Terraform Architect to join our dynamic team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud architecture, specifically within the Azure ecosystem, and possess expertise in implementing infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform. The candidate should be capable of designing and implementing scalable, secure, and efficient cloud solutions.

Responsibilities:

Cloud Architecture Design:

Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and design robust, scalable, and secure cloud architectures in Azure.

Develop architecture blueprints and documentation for the implementation of Azure services.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

Utilize Terraform to implement and manage infrastructure as code for Azure environments.

Design, develop, and maintain Terraform templates for provisioning and configuring Azure resources.

Azure Services Implementation:

Implement and manage various Azure services, including but not limited to Virtual Machines, Storage Accounts, Networking components, Azure AD, and more.

Optimize the performance, security, and cost-efficiency of Azure resources.

Automation and Scripting:

Develop automation scripts using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or other relevant tools to streamline deployment and management processes.

Ensure continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines are in place for Azure-based solutions.

Security and Compliance:

Implement security best practices in Azure environments.

Ensure compliance with organizational and industry-specific security standards.

Monitoring and Troubleshooting:

Set up monitoring and logging solutions to track the performance and health of Azure resources.

Provide troubleshooting support and resolution of issues in Azure environments.

Collaboration and Communication:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, operations, and security teams, to ensure a holistic approach to cloud solutions.

Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Proven experience as an Azure Architect with a focus on infrastructure design and implementation.

Strong expertise in Terraform for provisioning and managing Azure resources.

In-depth knowledge of Azure services, networking, security, and identity management.

Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell and proficiency in Azure CLI.

Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Azure certifications such as AZ-303 and AZ-304.

Experience with other cloud platforms, such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform.

Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.