Infrastructure Architect

Detailed Job Description :

• Responsible for working on the following in Azure environment:
• Identity Management
• Authentication & Authorization (SSO and MFA)
• Synchronizing on-premises Active Directory with Azure AD using Azure AD Connect.
• Registering applications in Azure AD.
• Access Management-RBAC, Conditional access
• Monitoring & Reporting using Azure Ad logs, Entra reports and integration with Microsoft Sentinel
• Deploy and configure Azure services
• Implement security controls using Azure Security Center, Defender, and Sentinel.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards(ISO, HIPAA, GDPR, etc.).
• Monitor performance and availability using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Optimize cost and resource utilization.
• Work as a trusted advisor to stakeholders and technical teams.
• Maintain architecture diagrams, runbooks, and technical documentation.
• Lead the resolution of high-priority incidents by coordinating with various technical teams.
• Participate in reviews and contribute to the automation and continuous improvement processes.
• Manage and guide the team on optimizing cost and resource utilization.
• Drive adherence to ITIL best practices and ensure alignment with business objectives and SLAs.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on service performance, risk posture, and compliance status.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in planning, design, preparation, implementation and operation of projects and working with various internal and external stakeholders
• Define cloud architecture standards, best practices, and governance models.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess cloud readiness and develop migration strategies.
• Implement security, compliance, and identity management solutions within Azure.
• Optimize cloud performance, cost, and scalability through continuous monitoring and improvement.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development and operations teams.
• Stay current with Azure innovations and recommend relevant technologies.