Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced

Enterprise Cloud Architect

to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Azure-based cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in

Microsoft Azure

(8+ years), strong

FortiGate firewall

and

networking

capabilities, and a track record of delivering secure, scalable, and high-performance cloud solutions across large enterprise environments.

Minimum Requirements

Certifications (MANDATORY):

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (

AZ-104

) Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (

AZ-305

) Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (

AZ-500

)

Cloud Experience:

8+ years of hands-on Azure experience

10-15 years of relevant IT infrastructure and architecture experience Strong background in

enterprise networking

,

network security

, and

firewall architecture

Deep expertise in

FortiGate firewall design, deployment, and integration

in cloud environments Experience with

Azure Virtual WAN (VWAN)

highly advantageous

Tertiary Education:

Formal tertiary qualification is

not compulsory

, but relevant certifications and practical experience are essential

Key Responsibilities

Architect and design scalable, secure, and resilient Azure-based enterprise cloud environments Define and implement

Azure networking architectures

, including

NSGs

,

VNets

,

ExpressRoute

, and

VWAN

Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot

FortiGate firewalls

within Azure and hybrid environments Ensure optimal performance, availability, and security of cloud infrastructure Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Application teams to define and implement cloud governance and security controls Guide enterprise cloud adoption strategies, migration roadmaps, and modernization initiatives Stay up to date with industry trends and Microsoft's cloud technology roadmap Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and architecture guidance to project teams Conduct regular reviews of architecture frameworks, design patterns, and policies

Technical Competencies

Strong experience with

Infrastructure as Code

tools (e.g., Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates) In-depth knowledge of

Azure Monitor, Azure Security Center, Azure Policy, Defender for Cloud

Expert-level understanding of

Azure Identity & Access Management (IAM), RBAC, Azure AD

Proficient in designing secure

hybrid networking solutions

with Fortinet appliances Advanced troubleshooting and performance tuning across cloud networking layers

Preferred (Nice to Have)

Exposure to multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures (e.g., AWS, GCP) Experience with

Zero Trust Architecture

principles Familiarity with

SD-WAN

,

VPN Gateways

,

Private Link

, and

Hub-Spoke topology

in Azure Knowledge of scripting (PowerShell, Python)

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud transformation projects Flexible work environment and continuous learning culture Influence enterprise strategy and drive real business impact Be part of a forward-thinking, high-performance architecture team
Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person