Remote Azure Cloud Architect

Do you want to help transform the travel loyalty experience for millions of travelers around the world? Do you want to work in a growing technology team that is building a high performance, scalable, and personalized travel platform? Our goal is to build and be the best travel content and fulfillment platform for our members. 

As an Azure Cloud Architect, you will help us enhance arrivia’s corporate and product security posture by hardening our system boundaries and help to keep us a few steps ahead of the bad guys. You will select, build, and advance tooling to enable our workforce and services to operate in an efficient and secure manner. You will be the advocate of these best practices to foster a culture of security, mentor less experienced information security staff, and act as a force-multiplier within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement Azure cloud solutions comprising of compute, network, storage, monitoring/alerting, keeping cost efficiency and security in mind
• Drive cloud architecture and technical discussions with Platform Engineering, Solution Architects, Development, Security, and Networking teams
• Analyze existing systems including other cloud providers and private data centers and provide migration solutions to Azure
• Ensure compliance with governance, identity management, security, and IT operations

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years experience in cloud/infrastructure technologies, information technology (IT) consulting/support, systems administration, network operations, software development/support, technology solutions, practice development, architecture, and/or consulting
• 2+ years experience in leading technical projects
• Broad knowledge of Microsoft Azure Technologies (IaaS, PaaS, Security).
• Proven experience in developing cloud migration strategies, defining migration roadmaps, and providing accurate estimates.
• Proficiency with Azure Front Door/WAF, Cloud Adoption Framework, Virtual Networks, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Automation, Azure Active Directory, and Azure Site Recovery.
• Hands-on experience in developing and deploying Cloud Native Applications utilizing Azure PaaS Capabilities such as App Services Plans, Key Vault, SQL Azure DB, Azure Functions, Containers, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, and API Management.
• Familiarity with claims-based authentication standards (SAML/OAuth/OIDC), Multi-factor Authentication (MFA), and Role-based Access Control (RBAC).
• Proficiency in setting up monitoring and diagnostics for Azure resources
• Understanding of network concepts including VNET, subnet, NSG, VPN, ExpressRoute, and firewall.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, while working with diverse audiences including highly technical IT professionals, developers, architects, and executive account management

 Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Azure Landing Zone, AKS Azure Kubernetes Services, Logic Apps, and Service Bus.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with ARM Templates or Terraform: Experienced in utilizing Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates or Terraform for automating cloud infrastructure provisioning and ensuring consistency, repeatability, and scalability.
• 5+ years of experience in Software Development, with a focus on Azure cloud platform , such as designing and implementing cloud-native applications. This experience should encompass a strong understanding of cloud architecture, scalability, deployment best practices, and hands-on development expertise.
• Knowledge of programming and scripting languages: C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, PowerShell, and Bash.
• Azure DevOps, CI/CD Pipelines and Automated Testing: Skilled in setting up Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, implementing automated testing strategies, and deploying software efficiently.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing Azure Service Fabric & VMs, ensuring optimal performance and resource utilization.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell or Azure CLI.
• Preferred Microsoft certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Admin Associate

Welcome to arrivia. We specialize in making brands better through the power of travel. With more than 55 years of combined experience, we’re a merger of three powerhouse brands (in case you’ve heard of us in the travel industry) combining ICE, SOR Technology and WMPH Vacations. With offices on both coasts of the US and around the world, we embrace diversity and a passion for travel across our global staff.

We’re focused on building a customer-first culture, fueled by the best travel experiences for all our members at every point in their journey. Grow with us, as we continue our path to deliver innovative solutions and take charge of change. The adventure is only beginning. We’re on a mission to help people around the world travel better and experience more. Our team members bring world-class skills to the table to create extraordinary memories for our partners and members.

Here at arrivia we…

• Stay Curious - Explore new challenges and make space to learn, grow and improve
• Keep it Real - Earn trust through open, honest and clear communication
• Own it - Seek ways to make an impact and take action.
•  Win Together - Create a culture of connection and inclusion where everyone can be their best