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Azure Solution Architect II

Chile, Colombia
Microsoft Azure, Azure Migration, Azure Networking, Azure VMware Solutions, Next-Generation Firewall, VM Migration, VMware Server, Load Balancing Tools, Network Tools & Technologies

We are in search of an Azure Solution Architect II to oversee a critical migration project from an on-premises datacenter to Azure, advancing the utilization of Azure VMware Solution (AVS) and other cutting-edge technologies. The successful candidate will be pivotal in architecting a multi-faceted migration strategy, ensuring robust connectivity, top-tier security measures, and sustained high system performance throughout the migration lifecycle.

Responsibilities
  • Lead and refine the comprehensive migration strategy from on-premises to Azure, advancing the use of AVS and Azure Migrate tools
  • Architect and optimize connectivity solutions, such as ExpressRoute, and design integrative solutions across a secondary Azure region and additional data centers
  • Create secure, highly scalable, and energy-efficient infrastructure frameworks, incorporating advanced VMware environments, sophisticated load balancers (F5), next-generation firewalls, versatile storage solutions, and expansive SQL databases in Azure
  • Drive collaborations with broader cross-functional teams – spanning network, security, database, and operations – to guarantee coherent integration, seamless workload mobility (vMotion), and minimal disruption
  • Provide elevated technical leadership, mentoring, and specialized guidance to senior engineering teams, ensuring best practices, compliance, and strict adherence to project deadlines are met
  • Analyze complex technical issues meticulously, prescribe transformative solutions, and continuously tailor architectural designs to meet evolving project demands
  • Articulate effectively to stakeholders, providing precise updates, advanced technical recommendations, and elaborate risk evaluations to enhance informed decision-making processes
Requirements
  • 10+ years of comprehensive hands-on experience in solution architecture
  • 2+ years of experience as an Architect
  • Deep-seated experience in strategizing and executing critical datacenter-to-cloud migrations, emphasizing Azure and AVS use
  • Proficient expertise with VMware, ExpressRoute, vMotion, Azure Migrate, with a mastery of networking, security, and infrastructure intricacies
  • Well-versed in complex multi-region architectures, focusing on meticulous failover strategies and crafting secondary region architectures
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively direct senior technical teams and interact with a broad spectrum of stakeholders
  • Fluency in English (B2+ level)
Nice to have
  • Relevant Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert) and VMware certifications
Benefits
  • International projects with top brands
  • Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Employee financial programs
  • Paid time off and sick leave
  • Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
  • Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
  • Global career opportunities
  • Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
  • EPAM Employee Groups
  • Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn