Our client is looking for an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect to join their IT Service Management (ITSM) team. The role is aligned with ITIL best practices and focuses on the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and reliable solutions within their private Azure infrastructure
The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience in cloud computing, deep knowledge of Azure architecture, and a solid understanding of governance, security, and cost optimization within enterprise cloud environments
Key Responsibilities
Azure Architecture & Design
- Design and implement High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) for scalable, secure, and reliable Azure solutions (IaaS & PaaS)
- Ensure compliance with security standards including:
- SSO
- Internet exposure controls
- Account management
- Network segregation
- Identity and access management
- Support application owners throughout the design and build lifecycle
- Contribute to FinOps initiatives by supporting cost efficiency analysis and optimization
- Collaborate with the monitoring team to configure cloud monitoring and alerting solutions
- Develop and maintain cloud architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices
- Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and proactively recommend improvements
Governance & Compliance
- Act as custodian of group norms and policies
- Ensure use of only business applications and MIS services compliant with the AGL IT catalogue
- Apply AGL Group security and licensing policies
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documentation in line with company standards
- Conduct technology watch activities and anticipate relevant innovations
Required Qualifications
- BSc degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
- ITIL Practitioner (V3) or ITIL Specialist (V4)
- Microsoft Azure Certifications (Required):
- Azure Administrator
- Azure Solutions Architect
- Prince2, PMP, or equivalent – Advantage
Required Experience & Technical Skills
- 4–6 years of experience as a Cloud Architect.
- Strong expertise in Azure cloud architecture (IaaS & PaaS)
- Experience working within ITSM / ITIL frameworks
- Knowledge of cloud security best practices
- Identity and access management experience:
- GMSA
- Managed Identity
- SAML
- OAuth2
- Monitoring tools experience (e.g., Datadog)
- Knowledge of Citrix environments
- Experience in enterprise technology environments
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and architectural design skills
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Strong stakeholder communication and collaboration skills
- Proactive mindset with strong documentation discipline
- Commitment to governance, compliance, and continuous improvement
-
- PaaS: Managed DB, NoSQL, Logic-App, Azure function, Service Bus…
- Network knowledge: private link, VNets
- OS / DB: windows server 2022, SQL server 2022 mainly
- Interface models: APIs, file transfer as MFT, SFTP, ETL as Talend, Service Bus
- Storage: Azure File share, Blob storage
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Cloud Solutions Architect (Azure) employer: Ntice Search Solutions
At Ntice Search Solutions, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. As a Hybrid BI Technical Lead, you will benefit from continuous professional development opportunities, a supportive team environment, and the chance to make a significant impact on data-driven decision-making across diverse client projects. Located in a vibrant area, our company offers unique advantages such as flexible working arrangements and a commitment to work-life balance, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
