Azure Architect-Linux

Azure Architect-Linux

Posted 2 days ago by Randstad Digital

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Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
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Summary: The Azure Architect will lead complex infrastructure transformations, focusing on designing solutions and governing technical strategy while mentoring a team of engineers. This role requires a strong background in both Linux administration and Azure cloud architecture. The position is hybrid, requiring two days a week in the office, and is based in London, UK. Active SC Clearance is mandatory for this 6-month contract role with potential for extension.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end On-prem/Public Cloud assessments using Azure Migrate and design robust Azure Landing Zones.
  • Develop High-Level (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents, including comprehensive target architecture diagrams and Bill of Materials (BoM).
  • Drive large-scale migrations of Linux-based workloads to Azure, ensuring solutions align with TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) and ROI goals.
  • Act as the Subject Matter Expert for Linux environments, managing kernel tuning, logical volumes, shell scripting, and advanced networking.
  • Oversee Azure IAM, Key Vault, and general security protocols within a UNIX environment to ensure compliant and hardened architectures.
  • Implement and tune high-performance web stacks using Apache, Varnish for caching, and HAProxy for load balancing.
  • Manage and technically govern a team of 5+ infrastructure engineers, providing guidance on root-cause analysis and complex troubleshooting.

Key Skills:

  • 12+ years in IT, with at least 5+ years focused on Azure Infrastructure (IaaS/PaaS, Networking, Storage).
  • Proven track record using Azure Migrate and driving complex solutioning for banking, healthcare, or insurance domains.
  • Advanced knowledge of Linux systems (OS restoration, daemon management, Postfix/SendMail, and file-based storage like NFS/SMB).
  • Deep understanding of Azure Networking, SIAM, and data security.
  • Expert-level ability to perform root-cause analysis on processor, memory, IO, and cluster-related issues.
  • Familiarity with Configuration Management tools like Ansible or Chef.
  • Experience with Git, Jenkins, and scripting in Python, Bash, or Ruby.
  • Hands-on experience with TLS termination and web traffic optimization.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

We are seeking a high-caliber Azure Architect to lead complex infrastructure transformations. In this role, you won't just design solutions; you will govern the technical strategy, mentor a dedicated team of engineers, and bridge the gap between deep technical Linux administration and high-level Azure cloud architecture. Location: London, UK(2 days in a week from office, Hybrid) Job type: 6 Months contract with possible extension Active SC Clearance is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

  • Cloud Strategy & Assessment: Lead end-to-end On-prem/Public Cloud assessments using Azure Migrate . You will be responsible for understanding customer landscapes and designing robust Azure Landing Zones .
  • Architectural Leadership: Develop High-Level (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents, including comprehensive target architecture diagrams and Bill of Materials (BoM).
  • Migration Execution: Drive large-scale migrations of Linux-based workloads to Azure, ensuring solutions align with TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) and ROI goals.
  • Linux Mastery: Act as the Subject Matter Expert for Linux environments, managing kernel tuning, logical volumes, shell scripting, and advanced networking (bonding, bridging, and DNS).
  • Security & Governance: Oversee Azure IAM, Key Vault, and general security protocols within a UNIX environment to ensure compliant and hardened architectures.
  • Performance Optimization: Implement and tune high-performance web stacks using Apache, Varnish for caching, and HAProxy for load balancing.
  • Team Leadership: Manage and technically govern a team of 5+ infrastructure engineers, providing guidance on root-cause analysis and complex troubleshooting.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Experience: 12+ years in IT, with at least 5+ years specifically focused on Azure Infrastructure (IaaS/PaaS, Networking, Storage).
  • Migration Expertise: Proven track record using Azure Migrate and driving complex solutioning for banking, healthcare, or insurance domains.
  • Linux Expertise: Advanced knowledge of Linux systems (OS restoration, daemon management, Postfix/SendMail, and file-based storage like NFS/SMB).
  • Network/Security: Deep understanding of Azure Networking, SIAM, and data security.
  • Troubleshooting: Expert-level ability to perform root-cause analysis on processor, memory, IO, and cluster-related issues.

Desirable Skills

  • Automation: Familiarity with Configuration Management tools like Ansible or Chef .
  • DevOps: Experience with Git, Jenkins, and scripting in Python, Bash, or Ruby .
  • Modern Web: Hands-on experience with TLS termination and web traffic optimization.
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