Carex is partnering with a Financial Services industry partner to find an accomplished Azure Cloud Technical Architect II to lead the strategic design, implementation, and governance of infrastructure solutions across a complex enterprise environment. This role plays a pivotal part in aligning technical infrastructure with business objectives through innovation, scalability, and secure architecture strategies.
This role is a contract to hire position that allows for a fully remote work environment. No C2C candidates will be accepted at this time.
What You’ll Do
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Design and implement scalable, secure, and enterprise-wide infrastructure architecture frameworks that support business strategy.
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Lead infrastructure initiatives across business units, ensuring consistent, high-performing, and compliant architecture solutions.
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Conduct architecture reviews to ensure adherence to scalability, performance, and security standards.
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Develop and maintain forward-looking infrastructure roadmaps that align with long-term business and digital transformation goals.
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Guide enterprise integration efforts, ensuring seamless connectivity across diverse systems and environments.
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Oversee cloud and on-prem architecture for complex 3-tier applications, including leading large-scale migration efforts.
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Incorporate governance, quality standards, and compliance into infrastructure planning and execution.
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Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, translating architectural concepts into strategic business recommendations.
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Drive innovation through the evaluation of emerging technologies and execution of future-state infrastructure models.
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Lead proof-of-concept initiatives for advanced infrastructure solutions.
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Mentor and guide infrastructure architects and engineers, fostering team development and knowledge sharing.
What You’ll Bring
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
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10+ years of experience in infrastructure architecture, with a track record of leading complex enterprise-level projects.
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Proven expertise in cloud platforms such as Azure, with strong working knowledge of hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
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Experience architecting scalable web services and 3-tier applications across cloud and on-premise environments.
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Strong understanding of infrastructure governance, security frameworks, and regulatory compliance.
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Skilled in system migration strategies and executing high-availability and BCDR capabilities in cloud ecosystems.
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Proficiency in scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python) and familiarity with infrastructure automation and monitoring tools.
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In-depth knowledge of virtualization, networking, enterprise storage solutions (SAN/NAS), and systems integration.
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Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to align technical initiatives to business outcomes and influence senior stakeholders.
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Demonstrated ability to foster innovation, build cross-functional teams, and lead through change in a dynamic environment.
Carex Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.
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