Software Solution Architect, Azure Architect

4 hours ago

🌲 North Carolina – Remote

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🏈 Ohio – Remote

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🌲 North Carolina – Remote 🏈 Ohio – Remote 🏰 Missouri – Remote 🌴 South Carolina – Remote

💵 $131.8k - $175.8k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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First American

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Real Estate • Finance • Enterprise

First American is a historical company that has been operating since 1889, evolving into a $9 billion organization with over 20,000 employees and more than 700 offices worldwide. The company provides a range of products and services that assist homebuyers, sellers, businesses, and investors in the real estate market. With a strong focus on employee engagement and culture, First American emphasizes innovation, technology, and community involvement, driving transformation within the real estate industry.

10,000+ employees

Founded 1889

🏠 Real Estate

💸 Finance

🏢 Enterprise

📋 Description

• Design and implement Azure-based architectures for enterprise applications, data, and infrastructure • Develop scalable, secure, and cost-efficient solutions to meet current and future business needs • Provide architectural guidance to engineering and operations teams • Lead the adoption of Azure best practices, tools, and methodologies across the organization • Collaborate with business stakeholders to define cloud strategies and roadmaps • Evaluate and recommend Azure services and third-party tools to optimize solutions • Establish governance frameworks, including Azure Policies, RBAC, and tagging strategies • Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 • Design architectures with a focus on high availability, disaster recovery, and performance optimization • Monitor and enhance system performance using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights • Lead cloud migration projects, including planning, execution, and risk management • Modernize legacy applications and systems for Azure compatibility using cloud-native technologies • Incorporate DevOps principles, including CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), using tools like Terraform, Bicep, and Azure DevOps • Develop automated workflows for resource provisioning and management • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, operations, and security teams • Mentor junior architects and administrators on Azure technologies and solution design • Design, implement, and manage Azure infrastructure, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and identity management • Monitor and optimize the performance and cost of Azure resources • Implement and maintain security best practices, including Azure Security Center, Azure Policy, and role-based access control (RBAC) • Ensure compliance with organizational and industry-specific standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC) • Develop and maintain automation scripts and templates (e.g., PowerShell, ARM, Bicep, Terraform) to streamline cloud operations • Automate routine tasks, such as resource provisioning, monitoring, and scaling • Set up and manage Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights to ensure system health and performance • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Azure services and applications • Design and implement backup strategies using Azure Backup and Recovery Services • Develop and test disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity • Configure and manage Azure Virtual Networks, VPNs, ExpressRoute, and load balancers • Ensure secure and reliable connectivity between on-premises and Azure environments • Work closely with developers, DevOps teams, and other stakeholders to provide Azure expertise and support • Mentor and train junior administrators on Azure best practices • Other duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) • 5+ years of IT experience, with at least 3 years specializing in Azure administration • Proven experience with Azure services, infrastructure-as-code tools, and cloud security • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (required) • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or other advanced certifications (preferred) • Proficiency in PowerShell, Azure CLI, and automation tools like Terraform or ARM templates • Strong understanding of networking concepts (DNS, routing, firewalls) • Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines • Experience with hybrid cloud solutions and migrations • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills • Excellent communication and documentation abilities • Adaptability to evolving cloud technologies and environments • Collaborative team player with a proactive approach to knowledge sharing.

🏖️ Benefits

• medical • dental • vision • 401k • PTO/paid sick leave • employee stock purchase plan