Cloud Architect

Osmose is seeking a Cloud Architect for our in office Atlanta, GA or Newnan GA office

Summary of Position

:

As a Cloud Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-grade cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. You will play a critical role in developing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures while collaborating with development, security, and operations teams.

This role requires deep expertise in Azure services, C#/.NET (ASP.NET), cloud security, and DevOps methodologies. Additionally, experience with Snowflake, Python, and cloud-based data architectures is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Architecture & Development:

· Design and implement highly scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures using Azure PaaS, IaaS, and SaaS offerings.

· Develop cloud-native applications leveraging C#/.NET (ASP.NET), Azure Functions, and microservices architectures.

· Define and enforce best practices for cloud development, deployment, and automation.

· Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep.

Cloud Security & Compliance:

· Implement security best practices for cloud environments, including identity and access management (IAM), network security, and encryption.

· Utilize Azure Security Center, Azure Sentinel, and Microsoft Defender to monitor and mitigate security threats.

· Ensure cloud solutions comply with SOC 2, ISO 27001, and other industry standards.

· Develop policies and strategies for data governance, access control, and security hardening.

Cloud Deployment & DevOps:

· Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and PowerShell scripting.

· Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployments with Terraform, Ansible, or ARM templates.

· Optimize cloud resource allocation using Azure Monitor, Cost Management, and auto-scaling strategies.

· Support containerization and orchestration using Docker and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

Data & Analytics Integration:

· Design and implement data processing pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, and Snowflake.

· Develop and optimize ETL/ELT workflows with Python and SQL for cloud-based data platforms.

· Ensure efficient data storage and retrieval strategies leveraging Azure Blob Storage, Cosmos DB, and Snowflake.

· Work closely with data engineering teams to support real-time analytics, AI/ML workloads, and data lakes.

Performance Optimization & Reliability:

· Monitor and enhance cloud performance, cost-efficiency, and scalability.

· Implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies using Azure Site Recovery, geo-redundancy, and backup solutions.

· Conduct cloud health assessments, performance tuning, and cost optimizations to maximize efficiency.

Requirements

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· 5+ years of experience in cloud computing with at least 1+ year in a cloud architecture role.

· Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure

, including

· Proficiency in C#/.NET (ASP.NET)

for cloud-based application development.

· Experience with

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· Strong understanding of cloud security principles, identity management, and network security.

· Experience with

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for data processing and cloud analytics.

· Familiarity with

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· Knowledge of cloud cost management and optimization strategies.

· Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

:

·

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

certification or equivalent.

· Experience working with

hybrid cloud environments

.

· Knowledge of

(e.g., Azure Machine Learning, Cognitive Services).

· Strong background in

solutions.

About Osmose:

Osmose is the market-leading provider of critical resiliency, assessment, and restoration services for electric transmission, distribution, and telecommunications companies.Our field technicians, professional engineers, scientists, and corrosion experts utilize their expertise to identify and solve issues to make utility infrastructure safer, longer lasting, and more resilient.

Benefits

Come grow with us! Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Osmose is an Equal Opportunity employer. EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet