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4 Nov 2026

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Job Description: Hybrid Cloud Architect

Position

Hybrid Cloud Architect

Experience

10-15 Years (Minimum 5+ years in Cloud Architecture)

Location

Hybrid / Onsite

The architect will lead cloud transformation initiatives, establish cloud architecture standards, drive modernization programs, and provide technical leadership across global infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities

Hybrid Cloud Strategy & Architecture

  • Design and implement Hybrid Cloud solutions integrating on-premises and cloud platforms.
  • Define cloud adoption roadmaps and migration strategies.
  • Develop cloud reference architectures, standards, and governance frameworks.
  • Lead cloud transformation and modernization programs.
  • Perform cloud readiness assessments and architectural reviews.
  • Drive infrastructure optimization, scalability, and resiliency initiatives.

Cloud Platforms

Microsoft Azure

  • Azure Landing Zone (ALZ) design and implementation.
  • Azure Virtual Machines, Storage, Networking.
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
  • Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
  • Azure Backup and Site Recovery.
  • Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel.
  • Azure Governance and Cost Management.

AWS

  • AWS Landing Zone and multi-account strategy.
  • EC2, S3, EBS, RDS.
  • VPC, Transit Gateway, Route53.
  • EKS and ECS.
  • IAM and Security Services.
  • CloudWatch and AWS Backup.

Infrastructure & Virtualization

  • VMware vSphere Administration.
  • VMware ESXi and vCenter.
  • Hybrid cloud integration using VMware Cloud solutions.
  • Storage and compute optimization.
  • High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) architecture.
  • Datacenter modernization initiatives.

Containerization & Orchestration

Mandatory

  • Kubernetes Administration and Architecture.
  • AKS and EKS deployments.
  • Container lifecycle management.
  • Helm Charts.
  • Docker and Container Platforms.
  • Service Mesh concepts.
  • Kubernetes Security best practices.

Preferred

  • OpenShift
  • Rancher
  • Tanzu Kubernetes Grid

Cloud Networking

  • DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP.
  • Azure Networking.
  • AWS Networking.
  • VPN Connectivity.
  • ExpressRoute.
  • Direct Connect.
  • Load Balancers and Application Gateways.
  • NSG, Security Groups, WAF.
  • Network Segmentation and Zero Trust Architecture.

Identity & Security

Microsoft Entra ID

  • Hybrid Identity Architecture.
  • Azure AD Connect.
  • Conditional Access.
  • Single Sign-On (SSO).
  • MFA Implementation.
  • Privileged Identity Management (PIM).

Security

  • Zero Trust Framework.
  • Cloud Security Architecture.
  • Defender for Cloud.
  • Microsoft Sentinel.
  • IAM, PAM, and RBAC.
  • Security Compliance and Governance.
  • Vulnerability and Risk Management.

Automation & Infrastructure as Code

Mandatory Skills

  • Terraform
  • Ansible
  • PowerShell
  • Python
  • GitHub
  • GitHub Actions

CI/CD

  • Azure DevOps
  • Jenkins
  • GitLab CI/CD
  • Infrastructure Automation
  • Cloud Provisioning Automation

Monitoring & Observability

  • Azure Monitor
  • AWS CloudWatch
  • Grafana
  • Prometheus
  • Splunk
  • Dynatrace
  • AppDynamics
  • ELK Stack

Cloud Governance & FinOps

  • Cloud Cost Optimization
  • FinOps Best Practices
  • Chargeback / Showback Models
  • Resource Tagging Standards
  • Cloud Policy Management
  • Compliance Management
  • Capacity Planning

Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

  • Cloud DR Design
  • Azure Site Recovery
  • AWS Disaster Recovery
  • Backup and Recovery Strategies
  • Business Continuity Planning
  • Multi-Region Architecture

Required Technical Skills

Must Have

  • Azure Architecture
  • AWS Architecture
  • Hybrid Cloud Design
  • Kubernetes
  • Docker
  • VMware vSphere / ESXi
  • Microsoft Entra ID
  • Terraform
  • Ansible
  • Azure DevOps
  • Cloud Security
  • Networking
  • Disaster Recovery

Good to Have

  • Azure Landing Zone
  • AWS Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA)
  • OpenShift
  • VMware Cloud Foundation
  • Azure Virtual Desktop
  • FinOps
  • Service Mesh
  • SRE Practices

Certifications Preferred

Microsoft

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
  • Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
  • Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)

AWS

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
  • AWS Advanced Networking Specialty

VMware

  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
  • VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)

Kubernetes

  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

Additional

  • TOGAF
  • ITIL Foundation
  • FinOps Certified Practitioner

Soft Skills

  • Executive stakeholder management.
  • Architecture governance leadership.
  • Client-facing consulting experience.
  • Technical proposal and solution design expertise.
  • Strong presentation and documentation skills.
  • Cross-functional leadership and mentoring.
  • Experience supporting global enterprise clients.

Key Deliverables

  • Cloud Strategy & Roadmap
  • Hybrid Cloud Architecture Designs
  • Migration Plans & Execution
  • Security Architecture Reviews
  • Cloud Governance Frameworks
  • FinOps Optimization Reports
  • Disaster Recovery Architecture
  • Executive Architecture Presentations
Responsibilities

Job Description: Hybrid Cloud Architect

Position

Hybrid Cloud Architect

Experience

10-15 Years (Minimum 5+ years in Cloud Architecture)

Location

Hybrid / Onsite

The architect will lead cloud transformation initiatives, establish cloud architecture standards, drive modernization programs, and provide technical leadership across global infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities

Hybrid Cloud Strategy & Architecture

  • Design and implement Hybrid Cloud solutions integrating on-premises and cloud platforms.
  • Define cloud adoption roadmaps and migration strategies.
  • Develop cloud reference architectures, standards, and governance frameworks.
  • Lead cloud transformation and modernization programs.
  • Perform cloud readiness assessments and architectural reviews.
  • Drive infrastructure optimization, scalability, and resiliency initiatives.

Cloud Platforms

Microsoft Azure

  • Azure Landing Zone (ALZ) design and implementation.
  • Azure Virtual Machines, Storage, Networking.
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
  • Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
  • Azure Backup and Site Recovery.
  • Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel.
  • Azure Governance and Cost Management.

AWS

  • AWS Landing Zone and multi-account strategy.
  • EC2, S3, EBS, RDS.
  • VPC, Transit Gateway, Route53.
  • EKS and ECS.
  • IAM and Security Services.
  • CloudWatch and AWS Backup.

Infrastructure & Virtualization

  • VMware vSphere Administration.
  • VMware ESXi and vCenter.
  • Hybrid cloud integration using VMware Cloud solutions.
  • Storage and compute optimization.
  • High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) architecture.
  • Datacenter modernization initiatives.

Containerization & Orchestration

Mandatory

  • Kubernetes Administration and Architecture.
  • AKS and EKS deployments.
  • Container lifecycle management.
  • Helm Charts.
  • Docker and Container Platforms.
  • Service Mesh concepts.
  • Kubernetes Security best practices.

Preferred

  • OpenShift
  • Rancher
  • Tanzu Kubernetes Grid

Cloud Networking

  • DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP.
  • Azure Networking.
  • AWS Networking.
  • VPN Connectivity.
  • ExpressRoute.
  • Direct Connect.
  • Load Balancers and Application Gateways.
  • NSG, Security Groups, WAF.
  • Network Segmentation and Zero Trust Architecture.

Identity & Security

Microsoft Entra ID

  • Hybrid Identity Architecture.
  • Azure AD Connect.
  • Conditional Access.
  • Single Sign-On (SSO).
  • MFA Implementation.
  • Privileged Identity Management (PIM).

Security

  • Zero Trust Framework.
  • Cloud Security Architecture.
  • Defender for Cloud.
  • Microsoft Sentinel.
  • IAM, PAM, and RBAC.
  • Security Compliance and Governance.
  • Vulnerability and Risk Management.

Automation & Infrastructure as Code

Mandatory Skills

  • Terraform
  • Ansible
  • PowerShell
  • Python
  • GitHub
  • GitHub Actions

CI/CD

  • Azure DevOps
  • Jenkins
  • GitLab CI/CD
  • Infrastructure Automation
  • Cloud Provisioning Automation

Monitoring & Observability

  • Azure Monitor
  • AWS CloudWatch
  • Grafana
  • Prometheus
  • Splunk
  • Dynatrace
  • AppDynamics
  • ELK Stack

Cloud Governance & FinOps

  • Cloud Cost Optimization
  • FinOps Best Practices
  • Chargeback / Showback Models
  • Resource Tagging Standards
  • Cloud Policy Management
  • Compliance Management
  • Capacity Planning

Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

  • Cloud DR Design
  • Azure Site Recovery
  • AWS Disaster Recovery
  • Backup and Recovery Strategies
  • Business Continuity Planning
  • Multi-Region Architecture

Required Technical Skills

Must Have

  • Azure Architecture
  • AWS Architecture
  • Hybrid Cloud Design
  • Kubernetes
  • Docker
  • VMware vSphere / ESXi
  • Microsoft Entra ID
  • Terraform
  • Ansible
  • Azure DevOps
  • Cloud Security
  • Networking
  • Disaster Recovery

Good to Have

  • Azure Landing Zone
  • AWS Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA)
  • OpenShift
  • VMware Cloud Foundation
  • Azure Virtual Desktop
  • FinOps
  • Service Mesh
  • SRE Practices

Certifications Preferred

Microsoft

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
  • Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
  • Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)

AWS

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
  • AWS Advanced Networking Specialty

VMware

  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
  • VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)

Kubernetes

  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

Additional

  • TOGAF
  • ITIL Foundation
  • FinOps Certified Practitioner

Soft Skills

  • Executive stakeholder management.
  • Architecture governance leadership.
  • Client-facing consulting experience.
  • Technical proposal and solution design expertise.
  • Strong presentation and documentation skills.
  • Cross-functional leadership and mentoring.
  • Experience supporting global enterprise clients.

Key Deliverables

  • Cloud Strategy & Roadmap
  • Hybrid Cloud Architecture Designs
  • Migration Plans & Execution
  • Security Architecture Reviews
  • Cloud Governance Frameworks
  • FinOps Optimization Reports
  • Disaster Recovery Architecture
  • Executive Architecture Presentations
Qualifications

Job Description: Hybrid Cloud Architect

Position

Hybrid Cloud Architect

Experience

10-15 Years (Minimum 5+ years in Cloud Architecture)

Location

Hybrid / Onsite

The architect will lead cloud transformation initiatives, establish cloud architecture standards, drive modernization programs, and provide technical leadership across global infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities

Hybrid Cloud Strategy & Architecture

  • Design and implement Hybrid Cloud solutions integrating on-premises and cloud platforms.
  • Define cloud adoption roadmaps and migration strategies.
  • Develop cloud reference architectures, standards, and governance frameworks.
  • Lead cloud transformation and modernization programs.
  • Perform cloud readiness assessments and architectural reviews.
  • Drive infrastructure optimization, scalability, and resiliency initiatives.

Cloud Platforms

Microsoft Azure

  • Azure Landing Zone (ALZ) design and implementation.
  • Azure Virtual Machines, Storage, Networking.
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
  • Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
  • Azure Backup and Site Recovery.
  • Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Sentinel.
  • Azure Governance and Cost Management.

AWS

  • AWS Landing Zone and multi-account strategy.
  • EC2, S3, EBS, RDS.
  • VPC, Transit Gateway, Route53.
  • EKS and ECS.
  • IAM and Security Services.
  • CloudWatch and AWS Backup.

Infrastructure & Virtualization

  • VMware vSphere Administration.
  • VMware ESXi and vCenter.
  • Hybrid cloud integration using VMware Cloud solutions.
  • Storage and compute optimization.
  • High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) architecture.
  • Datacenter modernization initiatives.

Containerization & Orchestration

Mandatory

  • Kubernetes Administration and Architecture.
  • AKS and EKS deployments.
  • Container lifecycle management.
  • Helm Charts.
  • Docker and Container Platforms.
  • Service Mesh concepts.
  • Kubernetes Security best practices.

Preferred

  • OpenShift
  • Rancher
  • Tanzu Kubernetes Grid

Cloud Networking

  • DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP.
  • Azure Networking.
  • AWS Networking.
  • VPN Connectivity.
  • ExpressRoute.
  • Direct Connect.
  • Load Balancers and Application Gateways.
  • NSG, Security Groups, WAF.
  • Network Segmentation and Zero Trust Architecture.

Identity & Security

Microsoft Entra ID

  • Hybrid Identity Architecture.
  • Azure AD Connect.
  • Conditional Access.
  • Single Sign-On (SSO).
  • MFA Implementation.
  • Privileged Identity Management (PIM).

Security

  • Zero Trust Framework.
  • Cloud Security Architecture.
  • Defender for Cloud.
  • Microsoft Sentinel.
  • IAM, PAM, and RBAC.
  • Security Compliance and Governance.
  • Vulnerability and Risk Management.

Automation & Infrastructure as Code

Mandatory Skills

  • Terraform
  • Ansible
  • PowerShell
  • Python
  • GitHub
  • GitHub Actions

CI/CD

  • Azure DevOps
  • Jenkins
  • GitLab CI/CD
  • Infrastructure Automation
  • Cloud Provisioning Automation

Monitoring & Observability

  • Azure Monitor
  • AWS CloudWatch
  • Grafana
  • Prometheus
  • Splunk
  • Dynatrace
  • AppDynamics
  • ELK Stack

Cloud Governance & FinOps

  • Cloud Cost Optimization
  • FinOps Best Practices
  • Chargeback / Showback Models
  • Resource Tagging Standards
  • Cloud Policy Management
  • Compliance Management
  • Capacity Planning

Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

  • Cloud DR Design
  • Azure Site Recovery
  • AWS Disaster Recovery
  • Backup and Recovery Strategies
  • Business Continuity Planning
  • Multi-Region Architecture

Required Technical Skills

Must Have

  • Azure Architecture
  • AWS Architecture
  • Hybrid Cloud Design
  • Kubernetes
  • Docker
  • VMware vSphere / ESXi
  • Microsoft Entra ID
  • Terraform
  • Ansible
  • Azure DevOps
  • Cloud Security
  • Networking
  • Disaster Recovery

Good to Have

  • Azure Landing Zone
  • AWS Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA)
  • OpenShift
  • VMware Cloud Foundation
  • Azure Virtual Desktop
  • FinOps
  • Service Mesh
  • SRE Practices

Certifications Preferred

Microsoft

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
  • Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
  • Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)

AWS

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
  • AWS Advanced Networking Specialty

VMware

  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
  • VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)

Kubernetes

  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

Additional

  • TOGAF
  • ITIL Foundation
  • FinOps Certified Practitioner

Soft Skills

  • Executive stakeholder management.
  • Architecture governance leadership.
  • Client-facing consulting experience.
  • Technical proposal and solution design expertise.
  • Strong presentation and documentation skills.
  • Cross-functional leadership and mentoring.
  • Experience supporting global enterprise clients.

Key Deliverables

  • Cloud Strategy & Roadmap
  • Hybrid Cloud Architecture Designs
  • Migration Plans & Execution
  • Security Architecture Reviews
  • Cloud Governance Frameworks
  • FinOps Optimization Reports
  • Disaster Recovery Architecture
  • Executive Architecture Presentations

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