Senior Azure Infrastructure Architect

Persistent Systems · IT Services & Consulting

Pune, Maharashtra, India
On-site
Posted today
IT & Infrastructure

About the job

About Persistent

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report . We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026 .

About Position:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Azure Infrastructure Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure Cloud Architecture, Infrastructure Design, Security, Governance, and Enterprise Cloud Transformation. The ideal candidate will play a strategic role in defining and governing cloud architecture standards while partnering with business and technology stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions. This role requires strong leadership, architecture governance, stakeholder management, and hands-on expertise across Azure infrastructure, networking, security, DevOps, and cloud migration initiatives.

Role: Senior Azure Infrastructure Architect

Location: All Persistent Locations

Experience: 12 to 15 Years

Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

Partner with customer stakeholders to understand business objectives, technical requirements, and transformation goals.

Define and drive the strategic direction for cloud infrastructure and platform architecture.

Act as the primary design authority for Azure infrastructure and cloud architecture decisions.

Evaluate architecture options and provide recommendations aligned with business and technology strategies.

Develop enterprise cloud architecture standards, reference architectures, and best practices.

Design and review Azure Landing Zone architectures following Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) principles.

Define resource organization strategies using Management Groups, subscriptions, and governance controls.

Design scalable Azure networking architectures using Virtual Networks (VNets), ExpressRoute, VPNs, DNS, Azure Firewall, and Private Endpoints.

Establish cloud architecture blueprints, reusable patterns, and implementation standards.

Ensure architecture alignment with enterprise operational, security, and compliance requirements.

Define cloud security architecture and governance frameworks.

Collaborate with security teams to establish identity, access management, and data protection strategies.

Implement and govern Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, access control, and authorization policies.

Review architecture designs to identify security risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, security frameworks, and organizational policies.

Develop cloud security guardrails and operational controls.

Work closely with Product Owners and delivery teams to prioritize technical initiatives and architecture requirements.

Participate in sprint planning, solution reviews, and architecture governance processes.

Define acceptance and validation criteria for technical work items.

Support delivery teams during implementation, deployment, and migration phases.

Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

Drive cloud engineering excellence through DevOps and Infrastructure as Code best practices.

Establish reusable architecture patterns, deployment frameworks, and governance controls.

Support CI/CD adoption and cloud automation initiatives.

Promote operational excellence, automation, scalability, and reliability practices across platforms.

Standardize cloud deployment and infrastructure management processes.

Participate in Architecture Review Boards and technical governance forums.

Present architecture decisions, recommendations, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership teams.

Build strong relationships with technical and business stakeholders.

Ensure alignment between cloud architecture, customer standards, and business strategy.

Provide technical leadership during enterprise transformation initiatives.

Expertise You'll Bring:

12 to 15 years of experience in Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Architecture, or Enterprise Infrastructure Engineering.

Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure Infrastructure and Cloud Architecture.

Extensive experience designing Azure Landing Zones and enterprise-scale cloud platforms.

Deep knowledge of Azure Networking Services including Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, DNS, Azure Firewall, and Private Endpoints.

Strong expertise in Microsoft Entra ID, Identity and Access Management (IAM), RBAC, and security controls.

Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.

Expertise in Azure Governance services including Management Groups, Policies, Blueprints, and Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF).

Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture, risk management, and compliance frameworks.

Proven experience designing Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and resiliency solutions.

Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Microsoft Sentinel, and operational monitoring frameworks.

Strong experience leading Azure migration and cloud transformation projects.

Knowledge of CI/CD implementation standards and DevOps best practices.

Experience establishing cloud governance frameworks, cloud operating models, and architectural guardrails.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate architecture trade-offs.

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.

Experience working with enterprise architecture boards and executive leadership teams.

Ability to lead technical discussions and influence strategic cloud decisions.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package

Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies

Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards

Annual health check-ups

Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.

Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.

If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

Let's unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."

Apply on Persistent Systems