Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, or equivalent certifications
Experience deploying Azure Landing Zones for medium to large enterprises using Azure CAF (Cloud Adoption Framework) best practices
Migration of services to and within Azure, including lift-and-shift and cloud-native transformations
Intermediate to expert experience with Infrastructure as Code using Bicep and/or Terraform
Strong knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD pipeline design and implementation using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions
Good working knowledge of accelerator-based deployments and vending architectures to streamline and standardise cloud infrastructure delivery
Advanced Azure security and networking skills including Entra ID, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Policy, Azure Security Center, VNets, Subnets, NSGs, and Azure Firewall
Foundational knowledge or hands-on experience with Azure AI Services
Understanding of how to securely architect and govern AI workloads within an enterprise Azure environment
Container orchestration and management experience using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Instances (ACI), and Docker
Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems in cloud environments
Integration experience with identity and federation providers such as Entra ID, ADFS, or third-party SSO solutions
Curiosity and enthusiasm for AI and its application to cloud architecture and migration
Exposure to Azure AI services such as Azure OpenAI Service, Azure Machine Learning, or Microsoft Copilot
Experience using AI-assisted development or productivity tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot)