Solution Architect

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Cloud & Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and high-performing infrastructure for a Security Management ERP project. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise across Azure, AWS, and GCP, as well as strong proficiency in DevOps automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), cloud security, and enterprise networking. This role involves technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and full-lifecycle delivery of cloud-based ERP systems in compliance with best practices and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze complex business and technical requirements to architect secure and cost-optimized cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Design and implement landing zones, cloud migration plans, and multi-cloud integration strategies tailored to enterprise ERP systems.
• Drive adoption of cloud-native services, containerized platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker), and DevOps automation workflows.
• Architect and build CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, and supporting toolchains.
• Develop reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) modules with Terraform and Azure Bicep to provision and manage cloud resources.
• Automate infrastructure and network device configurations using Python (Jinja2, netmiko, genie) and Ansible.
• Implement secure identity and access control using Azure Active Directory, RBAC policies, and cloud governance best practices.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and implement cloud security policies via Azure Security Center and other native tools.
• Manage cloud subscriptions, resource governance, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery for critical ERP workloads.
• Work closely with ERP stakeholders to map cloud strategies to business outcomes, ensuring high availability and security compliance.
• Lead pre-sales and post-sales efforts including RFP responses, solution presentations, technical demos, and stakeholder workshops.
• Prepare and maintain Statements of Work (SOWs), Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and Bill of Materials (BOMs) for project delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and third-party vendors throughout the delivery lifecycle, including financial planning (P&L), resource allocation, and risk management.
• Continuously assess and improve service offerings, and act as the Account Delivery Manager for short-term projects or pilot rollouts.

Requirements:

• Proven expertise in designing and deploying secure, enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure (IaaS/PaaS), AWS, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Hands-on experience with DevOps tools including Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and scripting/automation using Terraform, Bicep, and Ansible.
• Proficiency in Python scripting (Jinja2, netmiko, genie) for automation and PowerShell for Windows environments.
• Deep understanding of Azure networking services: Virtual Networks, VPN Gateway, Load Balancers, ExpressRoute, DNS.
• Experience managing network devices such as Cisco Meraki, and automating operational workflows.
• Familiarity with Azure SQL Database, Microsoft SQL Server, and database optimization techniques.
• Knowledge of Git, CI/CD, version control best practices, and monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics).
• Skilled in Windows Server and Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) system administration.
• Demonstrated experience in ERP or large-scale enterprise systems projects, particularly in secure environments.

Mandatory Certifications:

• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer Expert

Tell employers what skills you have

Microsoft Azure
Kubernetes
Azure
Architect
Google Cloud Platform
Scripting
SQL
Networking
Python
Windows
Docker
Ansible
Technical Leadership
Project Delivery
Linux

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