Azure Cloud Architect

Company Overview: Req ID: 357475 NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now. We are currently seeking a Azure Cloud Architect to join our team in Mahwah, New Jersey (US-NJ), United States (US). • Job Description: • "The Azure Cloud Architect designs and implements secure, scalable cloud infrastructure and arenaflex/CD platform capabilities to support software delivery at enterprise scale. They develop reusable Infrastructure-as-Code, establish pipeline orchestration patterns, and integrate governance, security, and observability across Azure environments. They partner with engineering teams to enable reliable deployments, optimize performance and arenaflex, and ensure high availability of platform services. Required Qualifications • 7+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure/architecture with 5+ on arenaflex Azure. • Proven experience architecting arenaflex/CD platforms (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) and pipeline orchestration at enterprise scale. • Deep hands-on with Terraform (preferred) or Bicep, GitOps (Flux/Argo), Azure networking (VNETs, Private Link, App Gateway/WAF), and AKS. • Strong security background: Entra ID, RBAC, Azure Policy, Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, secrets rotation. • Observability expertise: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, App Insights, Prometheus/Grafana. • Container platform experience: AKS (node pools, autoscaling, Ingress/Nginx/AGIC, CSI, CNI), container registry (ACR), Helm/Kustomize. • Solid understanding of software delivery lifecycle and platform engineering patterns (self-service golden paths, reusable templates, internal developer platforms). Preferred Qualifications • 4+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure de with 3+ on arenaflex Azure. • Proven experience architecting arenaflex/CD platforms (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, • Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Security Engineer, DevOps Engineer Expert). • Experience with service mesh (Istio/Linkerd), APIM, Event-driven architectures (Event Grid/Service Bus), Managed SQL/MI, Redis, Cosmos DB. • Supply chain security (SLSA, signed containers, SBOMs, OPA/Conftest, admission controllers). • Experience with Windows and Linux workloads in AKS; hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute, VPN, Private DNS). • Familiarity with NIST, SOC2, ISO 27001 and enterprise change management." About NTT DATA: NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com NTT DATA endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here. Apply tot his job

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