Senior IT Architect (Azure)

TL;DR

Senior IT Architect (Azure): Designing and implementing secure Azure infrastructure and application landing zones with an accent on Infrastructure as Code (Bicep/Terraform) and network security. Focus on automating Day 2 operations, optimizing cloud costs, and managing containerized workloads within a DevSecOps framework.

Location: Remote (Must be aligned with Central Time Zone 8 AM to 5 PM)

Salary: $80-90/hr

Company

hirify.global (PTR Global) is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions across the U.S. and Canada.

What you will do

• Implement and operate Azure infrastructure using Bicep (IaC) to ensure security, scalability, and high availability.
• Design and implement secure Azure platform and application landing zones.
• Build and deploy containerized workloads, managing scaling, upgrades, and patching.
• Drive automation of monitoring, alerting, and remediation workflows.
• Provide tier-3/4 support for critical infrastructure and participate in incident response and root-cause analysis.
• Produce technical assessments and documentation to provide recommendations for management.

Requirements

• Must be aligned with Central Time Zone (8 AM to 5 PM).
• Deep expertise with Microsoft Azure, including App Services, .NET web apps, and Azure SQL Databases.
• Strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Bicep and/or Terraform).
• Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps tooling such as Azure DevOps, Octopus Deploy, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
• Expertise in Azure network design (subnets, CIDR ranges, hub-and-spoke architecture) and network troubleshooting.
• Experience automating Day 2 operational and security tasks for cloud applications.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% remote work arrangement.
• Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K contribution options.
• Paid time off (PTO) and sick leave.