Offer summary

Qualifications:

Strong background in Azure architecture and design, Hands-on experience with VMware technologies, Experience with IaC tools such as ARM, Bicep, Terraform, Knowledge of cloud migration strategies.

Key responsabilities:

Develop scalable Azure architectures

Design and deploy Azure landing zones

Lead VMware modernization initiatives

Oversee cloud migration projects

Ensure compliance with security policies

Optimize cloud environments for performance

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Job description

Software International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of Fortune 100/500/1000 and other companies in Canada/US.

We are currently hiring for 3 Azure Solution Architects for our IT infrastructure management consulting client.

Location: Canada , EST - remote

Rate: $90-110/hr CAD C2C

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 4 months initially + potential extensions

Number of roles: 3

These 3 resources will be part of a large team that works with end core client groups from the entertainment and pharmaceutical space.

Azure Architect Should have a strong background in architecting/designing and building Azure landing zone, hands on experience on building landing zones with a strong understanding of Vmware.

Key Responsibilities:

Architecture & Design: Develop and implement scalable Azure architectures with a focus on modernizing VMware workloads and ensuring robust, secure, and cost-effective cloud environments.
Landing Zone Design & Build: Design and deploy Azure landing zones following best practices to support secure, multi-account environments, ensuring compliance, security, and optimal account management.
VMware Modernization: Lead initiatives to modernize on-premises VMware environments by leveraging Azure VMware Solution (AVS) or Azure Native VMs.
Cloud Migration: Oversee end-to-end cloud migration projects, including workload assessments, dependency mapping, migration strategy, and execution. Leverage Azure Migrate and other tools to ensure smooth transitions.
Security & Compliance: Ensure that all designs and implementations comply with Azure best practices, security policies, and relevant industry standards.
Automation & Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC): Use IaC tools, such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, Bicep, and Terraform, to automate deployment and management processes.
Performance Optimization: Optimize cloud environments for cost, performance, and scalability following Azure best practices and governance frameworks.
Documentation & Training: Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, operational procedures, and best practices.

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