Makati | Hybrid | Monday to Friday | 3 RTO

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to lead and manage our cloud engineering initiatives. This role is critical in shaping the organization's cloud strategy, maintaining cloud infrastructure, and ensuring scalable, secure, and cost-efficient solutions across all platforms.

The ideal candidate will play a strategic role in designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams and third-party partners.

Key Responsibilities

Perform system administration tasks including monitoring system and network performance, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining user accounts
Manage and optimize Microsoft Azure cloud environments to support business needs
Collaborate with developers, architects, and IT teams across the organization
Contribute to the development of a multi-year cloud roadmap and strategy
Work with internal teams and external vendors to support cloud and big data initiatives
Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend solutions that drive cost savings and value creation
Conduct regular capacity planning and performance reviews
Redesign and enhance existing cloud solutions to meet evolving business requirements
Lead IT engineering projects, ensuring delivery within timelines, scope, and budget

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field
3–7 years of experience in systems administration or cloud engineering
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure
Experience with virtualization technologies
Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls)
Ability to design and implement scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems
Experience selecting appropriate cloud services based on technical and security requirements
Ability to estimate usage costs and implement cost-control strategies
Experience migrating on-premises infrastructure to cloud environments

Preferred Qualifications

Strong customer-focused mindset with the ability to build lasting relationships
Proven decision-making skills in fast-paced environments
Ability to work effectively with complex or ambiguous information
Strong project planning and prioritization skills
Collaborative team player with excellent stakeholder management abilities
Effective communicator across technical and non-technical audiences
Resilient, adaptable, and solutions-oriented mindset
Quick learner who can apply insights to new challenges

Microsoft Azure Architect