Azure Solution Architect -R-17688

Azure Solution ArchitectOverview & ResponsibilitiesAzure Solution Architect will have experience/expertise in the following: ·       Designing Solutions in Microsoft Azure as per project specifications and needs.·       In-depth understanding of computing, storage, backup, network components, monitoring, and DR environment requirements.·       Experience and understanding of large-scale applications portfolio in the enterprise-wide environment (including migration of on-premises workloads to the cloud) required.·       Design and implement advanced functions of Azure AD Premium including security, governance, and compliance.·       Drive architecture and technical discussion to lead cloud security, privacy, and compliance decisions regarding scale, performance, agility, HA/DR considerations.·       Deep domain expertise in cloud application development solutions (e.g., IaaS, Serverless, API Management), container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, Cloud Foundry), continuous integration technologies (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins), web application server technologies, cloud application design, software architecture.·       Deep domain expertise of practices (design/development/deployment, Agile, SCRUM, ALM), breadth of technical experience, and technical aptitude to learn and adjust to new technologies and cloud trends required.·       Configure and manage customer Azure cloud environment.·       Ability to analyze systems and identify problems migrating to Azure cloud.·       SPOC for all Rackspace resources assigned to this project.·       Work with clients to ensure smooth and successful implementation, delivery, and deployment of complex solutions.Experience/Education·       12+ or more years in technical support or IT professional services. ·       10+ years’ experience in Cloud and Data center migration projects as a solution architect.·       10+ years working with cloud technologies.·       Candidates with certifications, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect ExpertMicrosoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert, preferred. ·       Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related.  About Rackspace TechnologyWe are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across applications, data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future.  More on Rackspace TechnologyThough we’re all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.