Azure Cloud Architect must have done a full-blown cradle to grave datacenter implementation. This architecture will be both technically smart and be able to sit in a room with board of executives and discuss in layman terms what is going on. They must be able to design and whiteboard the information, then go onto the keyboard and perform. Cloud Focus: Primary - Azure, Secondary - AWS Primary Responsibilities: * Be a trusted technical adviser to customers and solve complex Cloud Infrastructure and Networking challenges. * Provide Cloud thought leadership through publications and speaking engagements as needed * Provide Azure technical expertise for POCs, drafting RFP responses, SOW creation etc., in support of the overall sales lifecycle and consulting engagement process * Create reference architectures, pre-sales, and technical collateral * Support the development and growth of Trianz Cloud Infrastructure and Security Practice * Knowledge on Windows, Linux and AIX OS migrations to cloud * Perform Application Portfolio / Workload assessments to identify candidate applications and workloads for migration to the Cloud Experience and Skills: * Manage overarching product/platform architectures and ensure design and development of all projects follow the architectural vision. * Conduct analysis, design and implementation of infrastructure and cloud data center solutions including computing, networking, routing and security. * Design and support solutions in cloud and virtualized computing environments with and understanding of hybrid cloud architectures. * Develop and deploy automation to ensure consistency and quality. * Partner professionally with business groups and resources across organizations to achieve goals and objectives. * Successfully communicate, evangelize and implement the architectural vision across teams. * Provide technical leadership and direction on projects with a high level of complexity. *