Azure Enterprise Solution Architect

We are seeking an Azure Enterprise Solution Architect for a long-term contract role.

Contract to Hire

w2 role only

100% Remote role

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Azure Enterprise Solution Architect to lead multi-client consulting engagements that span Azure infrastructure, enterprise-scale AI solutions, data platforms, and integration initiatives. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on technical execution, with a particular emphasis on architecting resilient, secure, and scalable environments using Microsoft Azure. You will play a key leadership role in enabling clients to adopt Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot, and comprehensive HA / DR strategies to support their business-critical workloads.

Primary Responsibilities :

Enterprise Architecture & Consulting Oversight

• Provide architectural governance and strategic direction for consulting engagements involving Microsoft Azure, with emphasis on advanced AI, data modernization, and enterprise integration.
• Lead design and delivery of Azure OpenAI and Copilot-enabled solutions for enhanced automation and intelligent services.
• Collaborate directly with clients to align architecture with business goals, technical constraints, and compliance requirements. Azure Infrastructure & Continuity Engineering
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing Azure environments across multi-tenant client landscapes.
• Architect and test Disaster Recovery (DR) and High Availability (HA) plans using services like Azure Site Recovery, Backup, and region failover automation.
• Leverage core Azure HA features including Availability Zones, Load Balancers, Traffic Manager, and Scale Sets. Automation, Optimization & Monitoring
• Use Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (ARM, Bicep, Terraform) and scripting (PowerShell) to automate deployments and operations.
• Proactively monitor systems using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Defender for Cloud, and optimize performance and cost efficiency.
• Develop workflows and APIs syncing diverse platforms
• Oversee APIM, data mapping / transformation, and integration design Security & Governance
• Enforce enterprise-grade security and compliance using RBAC, Network Security Groups, Azure Policy, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
• Ensure governance standards across identity, access, data protection, and platform configurations. Required Skills &

Qualifications Technical Expertise

Certifications Required (at least one foundational + one architect cert) :

Expectations for All Consulting Roles : All consulting contractors are expected to demonstrate the following fundamental competencies :

1. Visionary Leadership – Ability to analyze customer problem statements and propose clear, holistic Microsoft-based solutions.

2. Professional Maturity – Strong time management and ability to deliver independently without day-to-day supervision.

3. Technical Excellence – Active hands-on engagement and commitment to ongoing technical skill development.

4. Subject Matter Expertise – Operate as an expert contributor immediately; no ramp-up or training period required.

5. Stakeholder Communication – Effectively articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders with clarity and confidence

This is a long-term contract opportunity for a Remote role in the United States, and no sponsorship can be provided.