Cloud Architect

A Louisville higher-education institution is hiring a Cloud Architect to own its Microsoft Azure environment end to end — the design, the build, and everything that keeps it running. This is a hands-on seat. You'll set the architecture standards and then go implement them yourself, working alongside infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, application and campus technology teams.
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What you'll doDesign, deploy and administer Azure infrastructure and cloud-native servicesSet enterprise cloud architecture standards, reference architectures and roadmaps for cloud, hybrid and future multi-cloudManage subscriptions, resource groups, virtual networks, compute, storage, databases, backup, DR and identity servicesBuild and maintain hybrid connectivity between on-premises infrastructure and AzureConfigure Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, Privileged Identity Management and RBACAutomate with Terraform, Bicep or ARM Templates, plus PowerShell and Azure CLIMonitor performance, security and compliance through Azure Monitor, Log Analytics and Defender for CloudImplement backup, disaster recovery and high availability with Azure Backup and Azure Site RecoverySupport cloud migrations, infrastructure modernization and enterprise technology initiativesPartner with cybersecurity on cloud security, vulnerability remediation and Zero TrustMentor infrastructure teammates on cloud technologies and operational best practiceWhat you need5+ years supporting enterprise infrastructure, with hands-on Microsoft Azure at the center of itExperience administering Entra ID, Azure networking, storage, compute, monitoring and security servicesInfrastructure as Code you've written and maintained — Terraform, Bicep or ARM TemplatesStrong PowerShell and Azure CLI scripting and automationSolid grounding in cloud networking — VPN connectivity, firewalls, DNS, load balancing and hybrid networkingExperience implementing backup, disaster recovery, business continuity and high availabilityA track record of xzbcwsv carrying work from design through deployment into productionBachelor's in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field, or equivalent experienceNice to haveAzure certifications — AZ-104, AZ-305 or AZ-500Higher education or healthcare environment experienceAzure DevOps or GitHub, CI/CD pipelines and version controlZero Trust architecture and compliance frameworksMulti-cloud exposureDetails6-month contract-to-hire (conversion salary is 120k/yr)Hybrid in Louisville, KY — onsite 4 days a week to start, settling to 3 days after training is overMonday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm EST