Azure Architect

Stream Data Centers powers, cools, protects, and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscale data companies, cloud providers and large enterprises. Stream is currently developing and operating across eight markets in North America. Stream has pioneered innovative evolutions in data center design to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability that can scale as quickly as the market demands. This role will be core to Stream’s success as the business continues to grow by providing great service to its core clients and new clients.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a skilled Azure Architect to join our team. As an industry-leading company in the data center space, we strive to provide exceptional data center capacity and infrastructure solutions to our customers. Our commitment to investing in great people and great facilities has allowed us to successfully develop data center projects in major markets across the US.

As an Azure Architect, you will play a vital role in designing and implementing Azure cloud solutions for our clients. Your expertise in Azure architecture and infrastructure will contribute to the success of our data center operations. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals and have access to our state-of-the-art facilities in Phoenix, Dallas, Chicago, Houston, and Minneapolis.

Responsibilities:

• Optimization and Reliability Expertise: With an unwavering commitment to excellence, refine and enhance Azure services. Whether it is optimizing virtual machines, containers, or databases, your mission is to push boundaries and set new benchmarks in cloud service reliability, efficiency, and capability.
• Azure Solutions Design and Management: Craft, deploy, and supervise Azure solutions tailored to meet the organization's objectives. Your role is to ensure these solutions are optimal, efficient, reliable, and forward-looking.

• Architectural Leadership: Take the helm in Azure solution discussions, shaping the direction and providing transformative recommendations that not only meet but exceed stakeholder expectations.
• End-to-End Infrastructure Proficiency: From concept to completion, design and supervise Azure infrastructure elements, spanning from foundational networks to the more intricate cloud assets. Your role is not just to deploy; it is to redefine what is possible.

• Identity and Access Control: Spearhead efforts using leading identity management tools to implement robust and adaptable identity and access management protocols.
• Security and Monitoring: Vigilantly monitor the integrity and security of our Azure resources. Ensure rapid response and mitigation strategies for any potential threats or breaches.
• Mobile Security: Harness advanced tools to oversee mobile devices within the organization and ensure the sanctity and security of corporate data.
• DevOps Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to incorporate best-in-class DevOps practices, streamlining the development lifecycle and optimizing CI/CD pipelines.
• Strategic Planning: Work closely with the Leadership, Security, and IT teams to provide input on the company's cloud strategy. Analyze current architectures and shape roadmap recommendations based on forecasted cloud advancements.

• Vendor Relationship Management: Foster and maintain strong relationships with Azure representatives and other third-party vendors. Ensure we leverage their expertise and offerings to the fullest.
• Cost Management: Oversee Azure costs, optimizing resources to ensure efficient usage. Collaborate with the finance team to forecast cloud expenditure and assist in budgeting.
• Integration with Other Platforms: Ensure Azure solutions are seamlessly integrated with other platforms and services in use within the organization, such as CRM, ERP, or other cloud providers.
• Documentation: Regularly document architecture designs, solutions, and procedures for internal reference. Maintain a knowledge base for best practices, lessons learned, and troubleshooting guides.
• Security Oversight: Collaborate with the security team to conduct regular audits and ensure all Azure deployments align with company-wide security protocols and standards. Address vulnerabilities and ensure rapid response to any security breaches or threats.

• Stakeholder Management: Regularly update non-technical stakeholders on the status, benefits, and challenges of Azure-based projects. Translate technical j