Azure Cloud Architect

Our client, a manufacturing organization based in Roswell, GA, is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to lead the design, implementation, and ongoing optimization of their Azure cloud environment. This role will serve as the technical authority on cloud architecture, partnering closely with IT, engineering, and operations teams to modernize infrastructure supporting plant systems, ERP platforms, and enterprise applications. The ideal candidate combines deep Azure architecture expertise with an understanding of manufacturing environments — including plant connectivity, OT/IT integration, and the reliability demands of production systems.

This role is hybrid with an onsite schedule a few days a week in Roswell area.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and own the enterprise Azure cloud architecture, including landing zones, networking (VNets, subnets, ExpressRoute/VPN), identity and access management, and governance frameworks
• Lead migration and modernization initiatives moving on-premises and legacy manufacturing systems to Azure
• Architect for high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity across production-critical applications
• Establish and enforce cloud security standards, including IAM, Key Vault, network security groups, and compliance controls appropriate for a manufacturing environment
• Partner with infrastructure and DevOps teams to implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or ARM/Bicep) and CI/CD pipelines for consistent, repeatable deployments
• Optimize cloud spend through right-sizing, reserved capacity planning, and cost governance
• Provide architectural oversight for integrations between cloud platforms and on-prem manufacturing systems (ERP, MES, SCADA/OT where applicable)
• Mentor engineering staff on Azure best practices and serve as an escalation point for complex architecture and performance issues
• Document architecture decisions, standards, and reference designs for the broader technology organization

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in cloud/infrastructure engineering, with at least 4+ years in a dedicated cloud architecture role
• Deep, hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure, including Azure Landing Zones, networking, IAM, AKS, and Azure Monitor
• Strong background in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates)
• Experience architecting for high availability, scalability, and disaster recovery in production environments
• Proficiency in scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, or Bash)
• Solid understanding of cloud security and governance frameworks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or supply chain environments
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and their cloud integration patterns
• Exposure to OT/IT convergence, plant-floor connectivity, or SCADA/MES environments
• Azure certifications (Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate)
• Experience with hybrid cloud architectures (Azure + on-prem/VMware)