Cloud Solution Architect

Design, plan, and implement Microsoft Azure Solutions including Edge/IO, Landing Zones, AI Platforms, Hybrid, and Multicloud architectures Lead and deliver enterprise Azure projects encompassing cloud architecture, migration assessments, proof-of-concept deployments, and full-scale implementations. Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by providing Azure subject-matter expertise, recommending best-fit solutions, and aligning architecture decisions with business objectives and industry best practices. Provide in-depth advisory on enterprise networking, hybrid connectivity, identity, and security architecture within Azure and hybrid cloud environments. Demonstrate thought leadership through internal enablement, customer workshops, and executive briefings, focusing on Azure trends, cloud-native design patterns, and platform innovation. Contribute to the growth of Insight's knowledge base and IP by developing reusable templates, automation scripts, and documentation around Azure landing zones, DevOps, and infrastructure-as-code. Collaborate with practice leadership to co-develop offerings, accelerators, and reference architectures, including Azure migration toolkits, cloud readiness frameworks, and pilot environments. Engage with Microsoft and other strategic partners to co-develop Azure-centric solutions, ensuring alignment with partner roadmaps and Insight's go-to-market strategy. Stay passionate and current on Azure platform advancements, industry cloud adoption trends, and emerging technologies such as AI, edge, and platform engineering in the Azure ecosystem Bachelor's degree in information technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; MBA or advanced degree is a plus. 7+ years of experience in cloud consulting or services delivery, with a strong focus on architecting and implementing cloud solutions in client environments. 5+ years of hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), including design, deployment, and operational management of cloud-native and hybrid workloads. Proven track record of client-facing consulting engagements, including assessments, architecture design sessions, migration planning, and post-deployment advisory. Demonstrated success in presales roles, including scoping, solution development, proposal support, and collaboration with sales teams to position cloud services and offerings. 5+ years of experience working in or with cloud integrators, MSPs, or channel service providers, with a strong understanding of service packaging, go-to-market execution, and customer value realization. 3+ years of experience leading or collaborating within cross-functional delivery teams on large-scale cloud transformation projects or modernization initiatives. Hands-on experience delivering public cloud infrastructure solutions, with a focus on designing and deploying secure, scalable, and resilient architectures in Microsoft Azure environments. Define the overall cloud migration strategy, patterns, and roadmap for applications, data, and infrastructure. Create high‑level and detailed design documents, reference architectures, and standards. Proven experience in large-scale application modernization efforts, including re-platforming and refactoring legacy applications using Azure-native services such as App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure Functions. Conduct discovery and assessment workshops to understand application dependencies and readiness. Produce migration wave plans, cutover runbooks, rollback plans, and acceptance criteria. Proven experience leading end‑to‑end migration projects to Azure/AWS/GCP in medium‑to‑large environments. Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with container architectures and deployment strategies, including Kubernetes orchestration, container registries, service mesh (e.g., Istio), and CI/CD integration using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions. Extensive expertise in Microsoft Azure, including core services, identity and access management, governance, hybrid connectivity, and cost management. Experience with infrastructure as code using Terraform to define, provision, and manage Azure infrastructure at scale, including modular design, remote state management, and CI/CD integration. Practical experience implementing DevOps practices and pipelines for infrastructure and application delivery, leveraging tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Terraform Cloud, and Bicep for streamlined automation and repeatability. Solid networking foundation with hands-on experience in designing and implementing Azure networking components such as virtual networks, subnets, network security groups, firewalls, load balancers, and private endpoints. Experience implementing enterprise-grade Azure Landing Zones using reference architectures aligned with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF), with embedded governance, security, and automation controls.

Migration tools:

e.g., Azure Dr. Migrate, AWS Migration Hub, Database Migration Service Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced consulting environment Strong public speaking and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate technical and business value to diverse audiences Proven ability to convey complex technical and business messaging to stakeholders, including clients, executives, and industry analysts Experience with Agile methodologies and practices within service delivery and team operations Quick learner with a strong desire to stay current with emerging technologies and trends Demonstrated leadership experience in team-based and project-based consulting engagements Experience leading technical teams or squads and coordinating cross‑functional efforts. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clear, professional, and collaborative interactions