Job Opening for Infrastructure Cloud Architect – Atlanta, GA (Hybrid, locals only)

[Tushar Bhardwaj]

Hi,

 

My name is Tushar, and I am a Technical Recruiter from Empower Professionals Inc. I wanted to reach out regarding Infrastructure Cloud Architect – Atlanta, GA (Hybrid, locals only) role with one of our clients. Please let me know if you are available in the job market and interested in this role - if so, we can connect and speak further.

 

Role: Infrastructure Cloud Architect

Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid, locals only)

Duration: 12+ Months

 

Must Have:

• Azure
• Azure architecture
• Cloud migration
• Hybrid networking
• Expressroute
• Enterprise firewall architecture
• Senior Network/Infrastructure Cloud architect to help with the Mosaic Cloud Migration project.

 

Responsibilities:

• Cloud & Infrastructure Architecture Design and implement the target-state Azure architecture aligned with Mosaic cloud standards and enterprise governance.
• Define Azure landing zones, subscription strategy, management groups, identity integration, and network topology.
• Architect hybrid connectivity between on-prem (Kyndryl) and Azure using ExpressRoute, VPN, and secure routing models.
• Develop network segmentation, micro-segmentation, and Zero Trust architecture patterns. Ensure high availability, resiliency, disaster recovery, and business continuity designs.
• Migration Strategy & Execution Lead infrastructure discovery and dependency mapping for on-prem workloads.
• Develop phased migration strategies (rehost, replatform, refactor).
• Define cutover planning, rollback strategies, and coexistence models.
• Collaborate with application teams for migration readiness and performance optimization.
• Drive data center exit planning and decommissioning strategies.
• Networking & Security Design Azure VNet architecture, hub-and-spoke topology, firewall strategy, and traffic inspection models.
• Architect integration with: Azure Firewall / NVA Load balancers / Application Gateway Azure Front Door (if applicable) DNS (hybrid resolution strategy).
• Implement network security controls, NSGs, ASGs, UDRs, and conditional access models.
• Align architecture with enterprise security policies and compliance requirements (HIPAA, SOC2, etc., if applicable).
• Infrastructure & Platform Modernization Design Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep) frameworks.
• Enable automation for provisioning and configuration management.
• Architect monitoring and observability solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Sentinel, etc.
• Define backup, patching, and lifecycle management strategies in Azure.
• Support container, Kubernetes (AKS), and platform services integration if applicable.
• Governance & Operational Model Define cloud governance, cost management, tagging strategy, and FinOps alignment.
• Collaborate with operations teams to transition to cloud operating model.
• Document architecture standards, runbooks, and reference patterns.
• Act as technical advisor to leadership and stakeholders.

 

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure and network architecture.
• 5+ years of hands-on Azure architecture experience.
• Proven experience leading large-scale data center to Azure cloud migrations.
• Strong experience with: Hybrid networking (ExpressRoute, VPN, BGP routing).
• Enterprise firewall architectures Azure landing zones Identity integration (Azure AD / Entra ID, AD hybrid) DNS, IPAM, routing, load balancing.
• Deep understanding of infrastructure security and Zero Trust principles.
• Experience working in environments managed by third-party providers (e.g., Kyndryl/IBM or similar).

 

 

In compliance with the salary transparency law, the expected pay range for this role is $50 – $60/hr. Actual compensation depends on experience and interview evaluation.

 

Awaiting your quick response. Thanks!

 

P.S. Empower is a top vendor to clients such as Apex Systems LLC, Sogeti, Randstad, CapGemini, UST and more.

 

Thanks
Tushar Bhardwaj
Technical Recruiter | Empower Professionals

Tus...@empowerprofessionals.com 

linkedin.com/in/tushar-bhardwaj-432864244
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