Senior Azure Solutions Architect and Business Continuity Lead - Remote

Overview

The Sr Azure Solutions Architect & Business Continuity Lead is responsible for Backup/Restore, Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity of enterprise platforms, and the management and architecture of our Azure Environment. You will design, implement, and manage Azure solutions, lead the Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity plan, and ensure business resilience. You will collaborate with Cyber Security and IT Operations teams to implement best practices and interface with technology partners. This role involves hands-on cloud initiatives, stakeholder collaboration, meetings, presenting plans, developing risk mitigation strategies, and helping to ensure seamless recovery in the event of platform disruptions.

In Short

• Work closely with Business and IT stakeholders to identify critical systems and establish RPO and RTO objectives.
• Coordinate quarterly failover testing to validate data back-up integrity and recoverability.
• Ensure alignment with Cyber Security controls and best practices.
• Lead the assessment, design, and implementation of Azure-based disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and support for our Azure subscriptions utilizing Best Practices.
• Stay current with the latest Azure technologies and introduce needed advancements.
• Work in a hybrid environment with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote.
• Must be available for on-call status and occasional weekend hours.
• Requires strong leadership and project management skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years of proven experience in Azure architecture and enterprise cloud environments.
• Expertise in disaster recovery, business continuity, and business impact assessments.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Azure certifications are highly desirable.
• Familiarity with a vast majority of Azure resource types.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a hybrid environment.
• Access to a brand new office located in the Galleria area.
• Strong focus on professional development and training.
• Collaborative work culture with cross-functional teams.
• Flexible working hours with a focus on work-life balance.