Azure Cloud Architect - Hybrid Cloud Specialist

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2-3 days per week from an HPE office.

Job Description:

HPE Operations is our innovative IT services organization. It provides the expertise to advise, integrate, and accelerate our customers’ outcomes from their digital transformation. Our teams collaborate to transform insight into innovation. In today’s fast paced, hybrid IT world, being at business speed means overcoming IT complexity to match the speed of actions to the speed of opportunities. Deploy the right technology to respond quickly to market possibilities. Join us and redefine what’s next for you.

What you'll do:

• Lead architecture strategy development and definition of roadmaps for IT's DevSecOps processes and capabilities, aligning them with Azure Well-Architected Framework principles.
• Design and implement scalable and reliable DevOps infrastructure and processes to support continuous integration, delivery, and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, ensuring adherence to Azure Well-Architected Framework best practices.

Azure Hybrid Cloud Expertise:

• Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end hybrid cloud solutions, seamlessly integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure resources.
• Utilize Azure Arc to extend Azure services and management to on-premises and multi-cloud environments.
• Ensure that solutions are aligned with Azure Well-Architected Framework principles for resiliency, high availability, and best practices.

Networking and Connectivity:

• Design and configure hybrid networking solutions, including ExpressRoute, VPNs, and Azure Virtual WAN.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish secure and high-performance connectivity between on-premises and Azure environments, following Azure Well-Architected Framework guidelines.

Automation and Scripting:

• Develop and maintain infrastructure automation scripts and templates using ARM, Bicep, Terraform, and other scripting languages.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles in accordance with Azure Well-Architected Framework recommendations.

DevOps and CI/CD:

• Promote and lead the adoption of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, version control, and automated testing.
• Work closely with development teams to streamline the application deployment process in alignment with Azure Well-Architected Framework standards.

Security and Compliance:

• Ensure that hybrid cloud solutions adhere to strict security and compliance standards, including Azure Security Center and Azure Policy, as per Azure Well-Architected Framework guidelines.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and implement mitigation strategies in accordance with best practices.

Documentation and Training:

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of hybrid cloud architectures, configurations, and best practices, following Azure Well-Architected Framework documentation guidelines.
• Provide mentorship and training to team members and stakeholders in the use of Azure Arc, scripting languages, and Azure Well-Architected Framework principles.

What you need to bring:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert are required.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in designing and implementing end-to-end hybrid cloud solutions in Azure.
• Strong expertise in Azure Arc, ARM, Bicep, and Terraform scripting.
• Extensive knowledge of hybrid networking, including ExpressRoute, VPNs, and Azure Virtual WAN, aligned with Azure Well-Architected Framework recommendations.
• Proven experience in leading DevOps initiatives, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems in accordance with Azure Well-Architected Framework principles.
• In-depth understanding of Azure security and compliance best practices as outlined by the Azure Well-Architected Framework.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Strong leadership and collaboration abilities.

Cloud Architectures, Cross Domain Knowledge, Design Thinking, Development Fundamentals, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Microservices Fluency, Full Stack Development, Security-First Mindset, Solutions Design, Testing & Automation, User Experience (UX)

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know diverse backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Job:

Engineering

Job Level:

TCP_04

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