Azure Cloud Architect

About the role

This position is for an Azure Architect to contribute to the design of an Azure platform and AI infrastructure within an established product operating model. The role involves partnering with architecture, engineering, security, and networking teams to develop, validate, and document reference architectures. This position supports the consistent and repeatable delivery of Azure-based platform capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design of the Azure platform and AI infrastructure.
• Partner with architecture, engineering, security, and networking teams to develop, validate, and document reference architectures.
• Support Azure landing zones, DMZ design, service integration, and private AI model access.
• Produce architecture artifacts and support design reviews.
• Identify cross-domain dependencies to ensure efficient delivery.
• Ensure architectural decisions align with enterprise principles for scalable and secure platform delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Experience contributing to Azure platform and AI infrastructure architecture within an enterprise product operating model.
• History of working with architecture, engineering, security, and networking teams to design, validate, and document reference architectures.
• Experience supporting Azure landing zones, DMZ designs, service integration patterns, and shared platform capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear architecture artifacts and participate in design reviews.
• Prominent application of enterprise architecture principles to enable scalable, secure, and repeatable Azure platform delivery.

Technical Skills

• Mastery of Microsoft Azure
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture
• Proficiency in tools like Visio

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to designing platforms that support private AI model access through Microsoft Foundry, OpenAI, or similar services.
• Experience contributing to architecture standards that span networking, security, and integration domains.
• Familiarity with documenting reference architectures that support long-term platform scalability, reliability, and reuse.

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans. We also provide an ESPP (employee stock purchase program), a 401K program with a company match, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan. Additionally, we offer a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program, and other discounts. Professional development includes an on-demand training program, access to certification prep, and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars. We also host a dedicated customer service team for benefits and resources, and a certified Career Coach. For more information, visit our 'Welcome Packet' or contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.