Azure Architect

Regional Talent Acquisition Partner at J.S. Held Company Description: J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high‑stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear‑cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations. Job Description The Senior Azure Engineer will be a key technical leader responsible for the architecture, implementation, and management of our Azure cloud environment. This role has a strong emphasis on Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) principles, automation, and the strategic implementation of cost controls. You will be instrumental in ensuring our cloud infrastructure is secure, scalable, highly available, and financially optimized to support our global business objectives. Key Responsibilities Azure IaaS Architecture & Implementation Lead design, deployment and management of enterprise‑scale IaaS solutions in Azure, including Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, Storage Accounts, and Load Balancers. Champion and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform and ARM templates to ensure consistent, repeatable, automated provisioning. Architect and maintain robust networking solutions (VNet peering, VPN Gateways, ExpressRoute, NSGs). Implement high‑availability and disaster recovery solutions to meet business RTO/RPO objectives. Cost Management & Optimization (FinOps) Develop and enforce cloud cost governance policies, including comprehensive resource tagging, budget alerting and access controls. Utilize Azure Cost Management + Billing tools to analyze spend patterns, identify inefficiencies and provide actionable cost‑reduction recommendations. Lead initiatives to right‑size VMs, optimize storage tiers and leverage Azure Hybrid Benefit, Reserved Instances and Savings Plans. Collaborate with finance and application teams to foster a culture of cost‑consciousness and report on cloud budgets. Automation, Security & Operations Automate operational tasks, configuration management and deployment processes using PowerShell, Azure CLI and Azure DevOps pipelines. Implement and monitor security controls in collaboration with the cybersecurity team (Azure Security Center, Azure Policy, Microsoft Defender for Cloud). Serve as a technical escalation point for complex Azure‑related issues, providing expert‑level troubleshooting and resolution. Mentor junior engineers and share best practices across the organization. Create and maintain thorough documentation for all cloud environments and processes. Qualifications 5+ years of hands‑on experience designing and administering Microsoft Azure environments. Deep understanding of core Azure IaaS services (Compute, Networking, Storage, Security). Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), with a strong preference for Terraform. Proficient in scripting languages such as PowerShell or Azure CLI. Solid understanding of Azure identity and access management, including Azure Active Directory (Entra ID). Experience with Azure monitoring and logging solutions (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics). Demonstrable experience implementing and managing Azure cost‑optimization strategies. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, international team environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field. Azure certifications such as AZ‑305 (Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions) or AZ‑104 (Microsoft Azure Administrator). Experience with CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions. Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Azure Kubernetes Service – AKS). Experience working with globally distributed teams and infrastructure. Benefits Flexible work environment – remote work when needed. Flexible time‑off policy. Medical, Dental and Vision insurance. Seniority Level Associate Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Consulting Construction EEO and Job Accommodations J.S. Held embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment. J.S. Held is an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please email and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line with your request and contact information. #J-18808-Ljbffr