Azure Cloud Principal Architect

Description

At R3, we are committed to providing our clients with best-in-class solutions for all of their IT needs. We are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and dedicated to providing our clients with unsurpassed quality, service, and value day in and day out. As we continue to grow and innovate, we are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team. If you’re ready to join our mission of setting the standard for IT excellence, we are looking for a talented Azure Cloud Principal Architect to join our team. 

As the Azure Cloud Principal Architect, you are responsible for defining cloud strategy, architecture vision, and long-term technical direction for Azure solutions across the organization and client base. This role represents the highest level of technical authority, blending deep Azure expertise with executive-level advisory, leadership, and influence. You guide large-scale cloud initiatives, shape standards and best practices, and partner closely with executive stakeholders to align cloud investments with business outcomes. 

Responsibilities: 

• Define, own, and evolve the overall Azure cloud architecture vision, strategy, and technical roadmap 
• Lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale Azure solutions, migrations, and cloud transformations 
• Serve as the highest-level technical authority and escalation point for Azure architecture and solution decisions 
• Partner with executive leadership, clients, and key stakeholders to align cloud strategy with business objectives and outcomes 
• Design, implement, and oversee secure, scalable, and resilient Azure-based cloud infrastructure and solutions 
• Establish, maintain, and enforce Azure architecture standards, governance models, and security frameworks 
• Provide technical leadership on DevOps practices, automation, and infrastructure-as-code initiatives 
• Guide the adoption of best practices for cloud security, compliance, monitoring, and operational excellence 
• Lead complex troubleshooting, incident response, and root-cause analysis for high-impact or business-critical issues 
• Mentor, coach, and provide technical leadership to senior engineers, architects, and cross-functional teams 
• Support and guide cloud modernization, optimization, and cost-management initiatives 
• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend strategic adoption where appropriate 
• Collaborate with project managers to support planning, resource alignment, and successful delivery of cloud initiatives 
• Document architecture designs, decisions, and standards using established tools and templates 
• Stay current with Azure services, industry trends, and evolving cloud best practices 
• Architect and advise on secure, compliant, and scalable Azure Landing Zones aligned with the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF). 
• Establish governance and operational excellence across multi-subscription environments. 
• Implement Azure Policy, policy-as-code, and compliance frameworks to ensure consistent standards.
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code using Bicep or Terraform. 
• Automate deployments and CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps
• Drive operational efficiency through automation of governance, monitoring, and remediation processes. 
• Lead migration projects from on-premises to Azure, ensuring workload compatibility and performance optimization. 
• Advise customers on how to architect secure and efficient networking solutions, including Azure Firewall, Private Link, and hybrid connectivity. 
• Provide guidance and solutions to customers on how to optimize performance and resiliency across distributed environments. 

Requirements

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field preferred 
• 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture and infrastructure design, with 5+ years in Azure 
• Extensive experience designing enterprise-scale Azure solutions 
• Proven ability to influence strategy and technical direction at an organizational level 
• Proven experience designing and implementing Azure Landing Zones aligned with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
• Strong understanding of Azure governance models, including management groups, subscriptions, resource organization, and naming standards
• Hands-on experience establishing governance and operational best practices across multi-subscription and multi-environment Azure estates
• Demonstrated expertise with Azure Policy, initiatives, and assignments to enforce security, compliance, and cost controls
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2) and translating requirements into enforceable Azure controls