Role:

Azure Architect (Networking)

Location:

Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (On-Site/Hybrid)

Duration:

Long-Term Total Experience required: 15+ Years We are looking for a strong Azure Architect with a Networking skill set . Key Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and highly available Azure cloud solutions for enterprise workloads. Architect Azure networking solutions including Hub-Spoke, VNet Peering, Private Endpoints, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, Azure Firewall, NSGs, Route Tables, DNS, and Load Balancers. Design and govern Azure Landing Zones, subscription strategy, management groups, RBAC, Azure Policies, and security controls. Drive cloud modernization, migration, platform engineering, automation, and cost optimization initiatives. Architect and support Azure services including AKS, App Services, Azure Functions, Storage, Key Vault, Azure Monitor, Entra ID (Azure AD), and API Management. Define Infrastructure as Code standards using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM Templates. Partner with business and technology stakeholders to align cloud architecture with organizational objectives. Provide technical leadership, architecture reviews, governance oversight, and best-practice recommendations. Mandatory Skills Azure Architecture & Solution Design Azure Networking ( Hub-Spoke, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, VNet Peering, Private Link, DNS, Azure Firewall, NSG, UDR ) Azure Landing Zone & Governance AKS ( Azure Kubernetes Service ) Azure App Services & PaaS Solutions Microsoft Entra ID ( Azure AD ), RBAC , Conditional Access Terraform / Bicep / ARM Templates Azure Security & Compliance Azure Monitor, Log Analytics Azure DevOps / CI-CD Preferred Certifications Azure Solutions Architect Expert ( AZ-305 ) Azure Administrator Associate ( AZ-104 ) Azure Network Engineer Associate ( AZ-700 )