Cloud Architect

So, what’s the role all about?

We’re looking for a Cloud Architect to design, optimize, and secure our Azure-based cloud architecture while enabling advanced AI-driven solutions like Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, and Microsoft 365 integrations.

In this strategic and hands-on role, you’ll define cloud architecture standards, lead design decisions, and ensure scalability, security, and compliance across our Azure ecosystem—while driving innovation through AI capabilities.

How will you make an impact?

• Design and implement Azure cloud architecturefor enterprise-scale solutions.

• Architect and integrate Azure AI Foundry and Copilot Studio into business workflows.
• Establish identity and access strategies using Microsoft Entra ID and Zero Trust principles.
• Drive security architecture leveraging Microsoft Defender solutions and Microsoft Purview for DLP, Information Protection, and compliance governance.
• Lead Infrastructure-as-Code adoption using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Collaborate on M365 integration strategies for seamless productivity.
• Optimize performance, reliability, and cost efficiency across the cloud environment.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance, including mentoring and training team members and explaining complex solutions in simple, clear language.

Have you got what it takes?

• Proven experience in cloud architecture and designwith Microsoft Azure.

• Strong knowledge of Azure security, identity management, and compliance frameworks, including Microsoft Defender suiteand Microsoft Purview.
• Expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code and automation (Terraform, Bicep, ARM).
• Hands-on experience with Azure AI services and Copilot Studio.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills with a collaborative mindset.

You’ll have an advantage if you also have:

• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, and identity governance.

• Understanding of FinOps and cost optimization strategies in Azure.
• Experience with monitoring tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Grafana.
• Certifications such as AZ-305 (Solutions Architect), AZ-104 (Administrator), SC-100 (Cybersecurity Architect).

What’s in it for you?

Join an ever-growing, market disrupting, global company where the teams – comprised of the best of the best – work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment! As the market leader, every day at NICE is a chance to learn and grow, and there are endless internal career opportunities across multiple roles, disciplines, domains, and locations. If you are passionate, innovative, and excited to constantly raise the bar, you may just be our next NICEr!

Enjoy NICE-FLEX!

At NICE, we work according to the NICE-FLEX hybrid model, which enables maximum flexibility: 2 days working from the office and 3 days of remote work, each week. Naturally, office days focus on face-to-face meetings, where teamwork and collaborative thinking generate innovation, new ideas, and a vibrant, interactive atmosphere.

Requisition ID: 8959
Reporting into: Manager, Cloud Services & Infrastructure
Role Type: IC

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