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Azure IaaS Cloud Architect – Azure Networking

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Località

GBR, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Lingua

English

Primary Skill Area: Azure Networking (Critical & Mandatory)

The successful candidate must be a strong Azure Network Architect first, with SAP, IaaS, and FinOps capabilities built on top of this foundation.

Azure Networking Responsibilities

Architect and own enterprise Azure networking designs, including:

Hub‑and‑spoke topology
Virtual WAN (where applicable)
Design SAP‑optimised Azure network architectures, covering:
- VNet and subnet design per SAP tier
- Latency, throughput, MTU, and routing considerations
- SAP inter‑tier communication flows
Lead hybrid connectivity architecture, including:
- ExpressRoute (mandatory, primary connectivity)
- Site‑to‑Site VPN (secondary / DR)
Design and govern:
- Network Security Groups (NSGs)
- User Defined Routes (UDRs)
- Azure Firewall and/or NVAs
Architect secure ingress and egress using:
- Azure Load Balancer
- Application Gateway (WAF)
Define DNS, routing, and traffic‑flow strategies for SAP users, integrations, and management services
Ensure networking aligns with Zero Trust, enterprise security, and SAP certification requirements

Azure IaaS Architecture (Secondary, Cost‑Aware)

Architect enterprise‑scale Azure IaaS platforms for SAP workloads
Design and govern:
- SAP‑certified Azure Virtual Machines
- Managed disks (Premium / Ultra)
- Availability Sets and Availability Zones
Own infrastructure sizing, capacity planning, and performance tuning for SAP HANA
Define OS‑level standards (Linux / Windows) for SAP
Design HA/DR‑ready infrastructure meeting strict RTO/RPO targets

SAP on Azure IaaS – Migration & Runtime

Lead SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA migrations to Azure IaaS
Architect SAP‑certified designs including:
- ASCS/ERS high availability
- HANA scale‑up and scale‑out
- Cross‑zone and cross‑region resilience
Design SAP disaster recovery using Azure Site Recovery
Work closely with SAP Basis teams to ensure SAP supportability
Support cutover, go‑live, and post‑migration stabilisation

Azure Landing Zones – Network‑ & Cost‑Centric

Design and implement Azure Landing Zones with a network‑first and cost‑aware approach
Define:
- Management group and subscription hierarchy
- Network‑centric landing zone patterns
- Shared services and connectivity hubs
Build SAP‑ready landing zones, ensuring:
- Network isolation per SAP tier
- Controlled ingress/egress
- Hybrid integration with on‑prem SAP landscapes
Act as the design authority for Azure network, platform, and cost governance standards

FinOps & Cost Optimisation (Explicit Responsibility)

Embed FinOps principles into Azure IaaS and SAP architecture decisions
Design cost‑optimised Azure network and infrastructure architectures, including:
- Right‑sizing SAP VMs and HANA instances
- Storage tier selection and performance‑cost trade‑offs
- Network cost optimisation (ExpressRoute, egress, traffic flows)
Define and enforce:
- Resource tagging standards
- Cost allocation by SAP system, environment, and business unit
Use Azure Cost Management to:
- Monitor SAP infrastructure spend
- Identify cost anomalies and optimisation opportunities
- Support forecasting and budgeting for SAP landscapes
Advise stakeholders on cost vs resilience vs performance trade‑offs
Support ongoing cost optimisation post‑migration, not just initial design

Infrastructure Automation & Azure DevOps

Deliver networking, IaaS, and cost‑governance automation using:
- Terraform (preferred)
- ARM / Bicep
Build Azure DevOps pipelines for:
- Landing zone deployment
- Network and connectivity provisioning
- SAP infrastructure rollout
Enforce governance, cost controls, and consistency through code

Required Skills & Experience

Mandatory (Primary Screening Criteria)

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