Azure Cloud Architecture Consultant

At Elitmind, the Infrastructure & Security team designs modern, secure, and scalable cloud environments based on Microsoft Azure. They support organizations in cloud adoption, platform modernization, governance, security, infrastructure automation, and enterprise architecture, helping build reliable cloud foundations for data, AI, analytics, and business-critical systems.

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure architecture and cloud solution design.
• Practical knowledge of Azure Landing Zones, subscription strategy, management groups, governance, policies, and RBAC.
• Experience in designing secure and scalable cloud environments for enterprise customers.
• Good understanding of Azure networking, including VNets, private endpoints, firewalls, VPN, ExpressRoute, routing, and DNS.
• Experience with identity and access management using Microsoft Entra ID.
• Knowledge of cloud security, compliance, monitoring, backup, disaster recovery, and operational best practices.
• Understanding of Azure Well-Architected Framework and Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework.
• Experience with infrastructure as code, preferably Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Ability to assess existing Azure environments and recommend improvements in security, reliability, performance, and cost optimization.
• Experience in customer-facing roles, workshops, architecture reviews, or presales activities.

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with CI/CD, Azure DevOps, Git-based workflows, and platform automation.
• Relevant Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or Cybersecurity Architect Expert.

• Work closely with customers as a technical advisor, understanding their needs and translating them into Azure solutions.
• Design secure, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud architectures on Azure.
• Support clients in cloud adoption, migration, and optimization projects.
• Lead client workshops, architecture discussions, and technical assessments.
• Prepare solution concepts, architecture documentation, and implementation roadmaps.
• Act as a trusted advisor, guiding customers on best practices in security, governance, and performance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure smooth delivery of solutions.
• Take part in presales activities, including solution design, estimations, and client presentations.
• Contribute to building and improving internal standards and best practices.