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Four (4) years additional professional experience may be substituted in lieu of degree. \n6+ years of experience in cloud, infrastructure, data platform, or solution architecture.\n3+ years of hands-on Azure architecture experience.\nStrong hands-on experience implementing infrastructure using Terraform.\nStrong Azure Databricks architecture and administration experience.\nExperience implementing enterprise Infrastructure as Code.\nExperience designing secure cloud networking and identity solutions.\nExperience implementing CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and platform deployments.\nExperience working with enterprise security, infrastructure, DevOps, and data engineering teams.\nDemonstrated ability to translate technical requirements into scalable architecture and reusable engineering patterns.\nCritical / Must Have\nAzure Databricks Infrastructure config experience\nWorkspace architecture\nUnity Catalog\nNetworking\nIdentity/security\nCompute\nStorage integration\nPlatform administration\nDeployment automation\nTerraform hands-on experience\nStrong hands-on Terraform experience\nTerraform modules\nState management\nVariables and environment configuration\nAzureRM provider\nDatabricks Terraform provider\nInfrastructure deployment through CI/CD\nInfrastructure-as-Code design patterns\nMicrosoft Azure Cloud infrastructure\nAzure infrastructure architecture (Storage ,Key Vault, Private connectivity, RBAC, Monitoring/observability, Security architecture) \nNetworking\nIdentity and access management\nWhat Would Be Nice To Have:\nStrongly Preferred\nAzure Data Lake Storage Gen2\nAzure Data Factory\nMicrosoft Fabric\nPower BI architecture\nSQL\nPython/PySpark\nDelta Lake\nLakeflow\nREST APIs\nAzure Monitor / Log Analytics\nMicrosoft Entra ID\nEnterprise data governance\nCloud FinOps / cost management\nGood certifications for this role would include:\nMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert\nMicrosoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert\nHashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate\nDatabricks certifications in Data Engineering or platform-related areas\nThe annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. What We Offer:\nGuidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.\nBenefits include:\nMedical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance\n\nPersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays\n\nPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus\n\nParental Leave and Adoption Assistance\n\n401(k) Retirement Plan\n\nBasic Life & Supplemental Life\n\nHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts\n\nShort-Term & Long-Term Disability\n\nStudent Loan PayDown\n\nTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities\n\nSkills Development & Certifications\n\nEmployee Referral Program\n\nCorporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach\n\nEmergency Back-Up Childcare Program\n\nMobility Stipend\n\nAbout Guidehouse\nGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.\nGuidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.\nIf you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.\nAll communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or . Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.\nIf any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact . Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.\nGuidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. 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