Azure Solutions Architect (Hybrid - Chicago, IL 60607) - Drive Critical Infrastructure Growth
Robert Half is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Azure Solutions Architect for a leading independent provider of aircraft maintenance support and financial services in business aviation.
This role is open due to significant organizational growth and strategic acquisitions, requiring an increase in leadership and technical expertise to maintain, upgrade, and evolve our sophisticated technology environment. If you have a proven track record in cloud architecture and team mentorship, this is a prime opportunity to step into a high-impact, visible role.
Key Responsibilities :
- Architect, design, and implement complex, scalable, and secure cloud solutions within the Azure platform.
- Lead the development and adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives, utilizing tools like Terraform .
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering high-performing development and operations teams.
- Administer and optimize the M365 suite, including Exchange, SharePoint, Intune, and Entra ID (Azure AD) .
- Develop robust automation and operational tooling through advanced PowerShell scripting.
- Drive continuous integration / continuous delivery ( CI / CD ) practices using Azure DevOps .
- Lead technical integration efforts for newly acquired companies.
Required Qualifications :
10+ years of progressive experience in technology, with 5+ years focused on Azure architectural design and rollout.Demonstrated experience in leading or mentoring technical team members.Deep expertise in the Microsoft Technology Stack and excellent professional communication skills.Proven hands-on experience with core Azure services and advanced Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) components, including :AKS, Docker, and KubernetesApplication Gateway and Azure Front DoorAzure DevOps CI / CDTerraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)Experience with SQL Managed Instances and complex cloud-based networking protocols.A stable career path demonstrating consistent progression and commitment.Role Details :
Location : Chicago, IL (60607)Schedule : Hybrid (3 days onsite)Hours : 8 : 30 AM 5 : 00 PMOn-Call : Rotating responsibilities to support global teams.Environment : Fast-paced, collaborative, and highly transparent leadership. This position offers significant opportunity for continued technical and leadership growth.We are specifically seeking candidates who demonstrate expertise in cloud-native PaaS services and robust architectural design. Candidates whose background is heavily weighted toward traditional Windows Server environments or who possess limited networking and cloud experience will not be suitable for this specialized role.
Ready to apply your cloud architecture and leadership skills at a growing industry leader?
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