Azure Cloud Architect

• Architect, design, develop, and troubleshoot cloud solutions across a hybrid cloud platform
• Work closely with the Global Teams (Infrastructure, Security, Network, Enterprise, Application & Data) to ensure the platform/product designed and deployed are secure and compliant with Sodexo Standards and global cloud program strategy.
• Effectively Interface with Application Sponsors and Owners at varying organizational levels

This is a Remote Role with the preferred candidate residing in the Eastern Standard Time Zone

The successful candidate will:

• Check and analyze the technical impacts of new solutions and their integration within the existing ecosystem.
• Design the technical architecture with a focus on user experience, scalability, standardization, costs, and security
• Accurately scope multiple concurrent project requirements and meet delivery timelines.
• Understand delivery requirements, identify process and knowledge gaps and work to bridge them.
• Clearly understand business and technology dependencies and collaboratively works with cross-functional teams to assist in delivering solutions in a timely manner
• Create technical documentation and architecture diagrams
• For all new projects or technologies, participate in the impact assessment on existing or planned infrastructure.
• Recommend technical solutions based on Sodexo Global Standards to maintain consistency throughout this period of change.
• Advise on the use and possible implementations of Cloud Platforms within the Sodexo ecosystem.
• Manage architectural choices and orientations while keeping alignment with the Global standards.
• Have a strong understanding across Cloud and infrastructure components (servers, Virtualization, storage, network data, and applications) to deliver end to end Cloud Infrastructure architectures and designs.
• Have knowledge of cloud security controls including tenant isolation, encryption at rest, encryption in transit, key management, vulnerability assessments, application firewalls, SIEM, etc
• Interact with the entire ecosystem of the Cloud Competency Centers cross Regions.
• Work in team with architects from other fields (Enterprise Architects, Data Architects, Security Architects, Network Architects, Application Architects)
• Manage partner relationships and development efforts across multiple teams and areas of responsibility.
• Promote the architectural standards defined by the Global Cloud Competency Center and ensure alignment with Global Enterprise Architecture guidance & principles

• Required skills in Cloud Architecture around Azure (Ability to design and implement cloud infrastructure, platforms, and applications)
  • Minimum Azure architect certification - AZ 305 or equivalent: Microsoft Certified Azure solutions Architect
  • 5 years’ experience in Azure architecture role
  • 10 years’ experience in architecture role including data center technologies
  • Experience working with Azure DevOps in Scrum or Agile methodology
• Knowledge of various complex IT ecosystems in addition to Cloud Architecture
• Knowledge of IT Management (ITIL) processes
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of how to solve problems (Being able to correctly analyze problems, have intelligent communication with colleagues and lead to a quick conclusion)
• A sense of Flexibility (flexible to new technologies, and have the ability to capture them quickly)