Azure Solution Architect (Pune)

Job Title: L3 Azure Cloud / Azure Solution Architect Role Summary: We are looking for an experienced L3 Azure Cloud / Azure Solution Architect to design, validate, and drive the implementation of enterprise-grade Azure cloud solutions. The candidate should have strong expertise in Azure architecture, security, governance, and cloud transformation, with the ability to translate high-level solution designs into detailed implementation plans. Key Responsibilities: - Design and implement Azure cloud solutions using both SaaS (Shared and Dedicated) and PaaS service models. - Develop secure, scalable, and highly available cloud architectures aligned with Azure best practices. - Apply a Zero Trust security approach across identity, networking, workload, and data protection. - Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and regulatory requirements. - Review and validate the proposed cloud architecture and recommend improvements where required. - Convert the approved solution architecture into a detailed Statement of Work (SoW), including implementation activities, milestones, dependencies, timelines, and deliverables. - Create an executable implementation roadmap and provide technical guidance to the implementation team. - Support technical governance, architecture reviews, risk assessment, and issue resolution during implementation. - Collaborate with stakeholders, infrastructure teams, application teams, and security teams to ensure successful project delivery. Required Skills & Experience: - Strong hands-on experience as an Azure Solution Architect or Senior Azure Cloud Architect. - Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure services, including networking, compute, storage, identity, security, and governance. - Experience designing solutions leveraging Azure SaaS, PaaS, and hybrid cloud services. - Solid knowledge of Azure security, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Azure Policy, Microsoft Sentinel, and Zero Trust architecture. - Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates) is preferred. - Experience preparing detailed Statements of Work (SoW), implementation plans, and technical documentation. - Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and documentation skills. .