Senior Cloud Solutions Architect

Senior Cloud Solutions Architect (Azure) 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants I’m helping Hikru find a top candidate to join their team full-time for the role of Senior Cloud Solutions Architect (Azure) . You will architect transformative Azure solutions, guiding enterprises through strategic cloud modernization. Compensation USD 6K - 8K/month. Location Remote (specific timezones) Mission of Hikru "We're committed to lasting relationships, not just one-off projects. Our focus on long-term partnerships, evidenced by an average client relationship of over 4 years with US-based clients, ensures a strategic alliance aimed at sustained success." What makes you a strong candidate You are proficient in Virtual private network, VMware, Security, Role-based access control (RBAC), Microsoft Hyper-V, Microsoft Entra ID, IT disaster recovery. Spanish - Conversational English - Fully fluent Responsibilities and more We are seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to serve as a technical pre-sales leader within our Infrastructure & Cloud Modernization practice, collaborating closely with Microsoft and internal sales teams. In this client-facing role, you will lead discovery sessions, design Azure-based solutions, and translate complex architectures into value-driven proposals for enterprise and mid-market customers. While infrastructure is your core expertise, you are comfortable integrating it with Data, AI, Modern Apps, and Security workloads running on Azure. Responsibilities Lead technical pre-sales discovery sessions to assess on-premises and cloud environments. Design and present Azure solutions aligned with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Well-Architected Framework (WAF). Architect enterprise-scale Landing Zones, networking, governance, migrations, and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). Define scope, effort, and cost for proposals and Statements of Work (SOWs). Act as the technical lead in Microsoft co-sell motions, presentations, and PoCs. Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure smooth transition from pre-sales to execution. Conduct technical workshops and solution presentations for clients and internal teams. Required technical experience Advanced Azure Networking, including VNETs, Peering, VPN, ExpressRoute, Virtual WAN, Azure Firewall, NSGs, and Private Endpoints. Migration strategies such as Lift & Shift, Replatforming, Refactoring; experience with Azure Migrate, VMware / Hyper‑V / Physical workloads. Governance & Identity management including Azure Policy, Management Groups, RBAC, Entra ID. Familiarity with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep), CI/CD concepts (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), designing infrastructure to support Data & AI workloads, security fundamentals, and Zero Trust principles. Additional skills Consulting and communication skills. Ability to translate technical designs into business value and ROI. Strong stakeholder management and executive-level communication. Confident presenter, able to lead solution workshops and whiteboarding sessions. Experience qualifying opportunities using BANT or similar frameworks. Certifications Preferred: AZ-104, AZ-700, AZ-140. Be part of an AI-First Company Compensation according to experience/skills. Experience working with distributed or remote teams. Training and mentorship with ongoing learning and development courses. Learn and grow in an enjoyable environment. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Information Technology and Engineering Technology, Information and Media #J-18808-Ljbffr