Cloud Architect/ Azure-NO C2C

Azure Consultant/ Cloud Architect Location-NYC,NY(F2F Interview) Cloud Architect to lead the migration of a security platform from an on-premise environment to a private cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cloud architecture, containerization, DevOps practices, and modern AI-driven tools to accelerate migration initiatives. Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong experience with Microsoft Azure, specifically private cloud architectures. Hands-on expertise in OpenShift / Kubernetes container platforms. Proven experience in DevOps methodologies and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions). Experience in cloud migration strategies (rehost, refactor, replatform). Familiarity with AI/ML-based tools used for automation and migration acceleration. Strong understanding of cloud security frameworks and best practices. Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert. Experience working with security platforms or sensitive enterprise applications. Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or ARM templates