Azure Operations Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Romania.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of Azure and hybrid platform architectures, which encompass landing zones, networking, identity, security, resilience, and recovery.

• Provide guidance to customers regarding architecture, cost optimization, roadmaps, and technical decisions throughout the platform's lifecycle.

• Manage complex escalations and significant incidents, leading root-cause analysis and implementing sustainable architectural enhancements.

• Architect hybrid environments that integrate Azure, VMware/Hyper-V, Windows Server, Azure Arc/Azure Local, along with hybrid identity and networking.

• Establish and evaluate Infrastructure as Code, automation, reference architectures, and operational standards in collaboration with engineering and service teams.

• Serve as the senior technical point of contact for the Romanian team.

• Assist in customer workshops, presales activities, and the transition into operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Azure architecture and operations, particularly within production environments.

• Extensive hybrid IT experience, including VMware/Hyper-V, Windows Server, Azure Arc/Azure Local, networking, and Entra ID.

• Solid understanding of Azure landing zones, security, governance, backup, and disaster recovery protocols.

• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code and automation tools, such as Bicep/Terraform and Azure DevOps/GitHub.

• Experience in managed services and customer advisory roles, particularly in conducting technical workshops, addressing complex issues, and mentoring engineers.

• Strong command of the English language.

• Ability to approach problems in a structured manner.

• Willingness to begin work around 06:00 EET.

• Availability to participate in the on-call rota.

• Willingness to travel occasionally to Germany.

• Proficiency in German (B2+) is a significant advantage.

• Experience with Microsoft 365, Intune, Copilot, Power Platform, FinOps, Azure Virtual Desktop, or Entra Global Secure Access is a plus.

• Possession of certifications such as AZ-305, AZ-104, AZ-802, SC-300, or SC-500 is desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for hybrid and/or remote work.

• Flexible working hours.

• Access to Skaylink Campus.

• Participation in development reviews and employee surveys.

• Provision of high-performance Windows laptops.

• Company-provided cell phone when necessary.

• Employee referral program.

• Access to Regina Maria services.

• Meal vouchers.

• Pension plan.

• Summer and Christmas parties.

• Team events.

• Cross-company tech talks.