Role Description The Azure Infrastructure & Cloud Architect is responsible for the design, governance, and implementation oversight of the Azure landing zone and cloud infrastructure services supporting the client setting. The role provides technical leadership across Azure networking, identity integration, security controls, Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), connectivity, resilience, monitoring, and cloud governance. Working closely with client stakeholders, security teams, network architects, and Microsoft 365 solution teams, the Azure Infrastructure & Cloud Architect ensures the Azure platform is designed in alignment with client security requirements, cloud operating model, and architectural principles while supporting future scalability, operational management, and service integration. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and governance of the Azure cloud platform and landing zone architecture. Define Azure subscription, management group, resource organisation, and governance models. Design Azure networking, connectivity, DNS, routing, and hybrid integration capabilities. Define Azure IaaS and PaaS architecture patterns and deployment standards. Design cloud security controls, monitoring, logging, and operational management capabilities. Support integration between Azure, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and security services. Define high availability, resilience, disaster recovery, and business continuity requirements. Lead cloud architecture workshops, design reviews, and governance activities. Produce architecture documentation, design standards,



and implementation guidance. Manage technical risks, dependencies, and cloud platform design decisions. Support testing, operational readiness, and transition to support teams. Key Skills Microsoft Azure Architecture Azure Landing Zones Azure Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) Azure Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) Azure Networking Azure Virtual WAN Azure Firewall Azure Private Endpoints Azure DNS and Connectivity Services Microsoft Entra ID Azure Identity and Access Management Azure Monitor and Log Analytics Azure Security Services Cloud Governance and Policy Management Azure Resource Organisation and Management Groups Hybrid Cloud Integration Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Infrastructure Architecture and Design Governance Technical Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Avanade is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Please read Avanade's Hiring and Privacy Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.

📌 Azure Infrastructure Cloud Architect (Sydney)
🏢 Avanade
📍 Sydney