Architect - Cloud Technologies N 4D

· Serve as the L3 technical lead for hybrid infrastructure environments spanning on-premises datacenters and Microsoft Azure.

· Provide expert administration and support for Azure services including compute, storage, networking, backup, monitoring, governance, and identity platforms.

· Manage and optimize hybrid identity solutions leveraging Active Directory, Domain Controllers, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, Microsoft Entra ID, MFA, and Conditional Access.

· Lead infrastructure modernization and cloud adoption initiatives aligned with cloud-first architectural principles.

· Act as a trusted technical advisor by recommending secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective infrastructure solutions.

· Drive Azure FinOps practices through cost analysis, utilization optimization, rightsizing, reserved capacity planning, and governance controls.

· Administer and maintain PKI infrastructure, SSL/TLS certificates, certificate lifecycle management, and related security controls.

· Support Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and collaboration platforms.

· Provide governance and oversight for endpoint management technologies including Intune, Autopilot, compliance, and application deployment.

· Support Active Directory integrated infrastructure services and ensure availability, performance, and security of core platform components.

· Lead major incident resolution, RCA, problem management, and preventive actions.

· Collaborate with Security, Infrastructure, Application and Business teams to implement secure and compliant solutions.

· Identify automation opportunities through PowerShell and cloud-native capabilities.

· Develop and maintain technical standards, architecture documentation, SOPs, runbooks, and knowledge repositories.

· Mentor L1/L2 engineers and provide technical leadership across cloud, infrastructure, identity, and workplace technology domains.

· Microsoft Azure Administration (L3)

· Microsoft Entra ID Administration

· Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)

· Domain Controller Administration

· DNS, DHCP and Group Policy Management

· Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 Administration

· PKI and Certificate Management

· Hybrid Identity and Authentication Services

· Microsoft 365 Administration

· Microsoft Intune and Endpoint Manager

· Windows Autopilot

· Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops

· Azure Cost Management and FinOps

· PowerShell Automation

· ServiceNow or equivalent ITSM platform

· Azure Governance and Landing Zone Concepts

· Azure Virtual Desktop

· Conditional Access and MFA

· Microsoft Defender Suite

· Azure Backup and Recovery Services

· Infrastructure as Code Awareness

· Cloud Migration and Modernization Experience

· Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

· Microsoft 365 Administrator

· Microsoft Endpoint Administrator

· ITIL Foundation

· Citrix Certification Preferred

Good years of experience managing enterprise end-user computing and infrastructure environments with deep expertise across Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory, Domain Controllers, Windows Server, Citrix, PKI/Certificate Management, Microsoft Entra ID, and hybrid identity platforms. Strong understanding of both on-premises infrastructure and modern cloud services with proven capability to support cloud-first transformation initiatives. Able to serve as a trusted technical advisor by recommending architecture improvements, cost optimization opportunities, FinOps governance, and strategic technology solutions while providing expert L3 support for complex operational issues.