Azure Cloud and Linux Architect

About Us: GECO Philippines, part of the GECO Asia Group of Companies, is a specialist IT Consulting Services company with headquarters in Singapore and two delivery centers in the Philippines. We’re Hiring: Azure Cloud and Linux Architect The Azure Cloud & Linux Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and optimizing enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure and Linux platforms across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. This role provides technical leadership for cloud transformation initiatives, infrastructure modernization, automation, security, disaster recovery, and operational excellence. The architect will work closely with infrastructure, application, security, network, and business teams to develop scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure and enterprise Linux technologies. Key Responsibilities Azure Cloud Architecture Design and implement enterprise Azure architectures aligned with business requirements, security standards, and governance frameworks. Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives from on-premises environments to Azure. Design hybrid cloud solutions integrating Azure with enterprise datacenters. Architect highly available, scalable, and disaster-resilient cloud environments. Design Azure Landing Zones, subscriptions, management groups, and governance structures. Design and manage Azure services including: Azure Virtual Machines and VM Scale Sets Application Gateway and Load Balancer Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) App Services and Azure Functions Azure Storage and Azure NetApp Files Azure Networking, DNS, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, and Azure Firewall Azure Site Recovery and Azure Backup Azure Key Vault, Azure Monitor, and Log Analytics Azure Service Bus, Event Hubs, Logic Apps, and other PaaS services Develop cloud migration strategies including lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and refactoring. Drive cloud governance, resource management, performance, capacity planning, and cost optimization. Linux Architecture & Infrastructure Design, implement, and maintain enterprise Linux platforms across production environments. Provide architecture and administration expertise for: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Ubuntu Rocky Linux SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) Establish Linux security hardening standards and configuration baselines. Design Linux clustering, high-availability, and disaster recovery solutions. Perform kernel administration, performance tuning, and capacity planning. Establish patching, lifecycle management, monitoring, and centralized logging standards. Cloud Security & Governance Implement Azure security best practices and Zero Trust principles. Design identity and access management solutions using: Microsoft Entra ID Azure RBAC Privileged Identity Management (PIM) Conditional Access Conduct security and architecture reviews. Implement security and compliance controls aligned with frameworks such as CIS, NIST, and ISO 27001 . Support vulnerability management, IAM/PAM, and infrastructure security initiatives. Infrastructure Automation & DevOps Lead Infrastructure-as-Code initiatives using Terraform, Azure Bicep, and ARM Templates . Develop automation and configuration management solutions using: Ansible PowerShell Bash Python Utilize Git and Azure DevOps for source control, automation, and infrastructure delivery. Drive infrastructure standardization and operational automation. Monitoring, Storage & Disaster Recovery Design enterprise monitoring and observability solutions using technologies such as: Azure Monitor Log Analytics Grafana Nagios Design hybrid cloud storage and backup architectures. Architect backup and disaster recovery solutions using: Azure Backup Azure Site Recovery Veeam Backup & Replication Azure Blob Storage SAN and object storage Develop and maintain Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans. Lead DR testing, recovery validation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Technical Leadership Provide technical leadership and architectural governance across cloud and infrastructure initiatives. Lead technical workshops, architecture reviews, and solution design sessions. Mentor Azure Cloud, Linux, DevOps, and Infrastructure Engineers. Develop architecture documentation, technical standards, roadmaps, and operational runbooks. Technical Competencies Azure Cloud Azure Virtual Machines / VM Scale Sets Azure Application Gateway / Load Balancer Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Azure App Services / Web Apps / Functions Azure Storage / Azure NetApp Files Azure Networking, VNet, Subnets, Route Tables, NSG ExpressRoute / VPN Gateway Azure DNS / Azure Firewall Azure Backup / Azure Site Recovery Azure Monitor / Log Analytics Azure Policy / Key Vault Azure DevOps Azure Service Bus / Event Hubs / Logic Apps PaaS Databases Azure Databricks Linux RHEL Ubuntu Rocky Linux SUSE Linux Linux Administration and Architecture Kernel Administration Linux Performance Tuning High Availability and Clustering Automation & DevOps Terraform Ansible PowerShell Bash Python Git Azure DevOps Virtualization VMware vSphere / ESXi Hyper-V Storage & Backup Veeam Backup & Replication SAN Storage Object Storage Azure Backup Azure Site Recovery Security Zero Trust Architecture CIS Benchmarks NIST Framework ISO 27001 Vulnerability Management IAM / PAM Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field . 15+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering or a related field. 10+ years of experience in Azure cloud architecture and engineering. 7+ years of experience in Linux administration and architecture. Proven experience leading cloud migration and modernization projects . Strong experience designing and managing enterprise-scale hybrid cloud environments . Experience supporting and architecting large-scale production environments . Strong technical leadership, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ready to make an impact? Be part of a team that delivers world-class IT support, empowers users, and keeps business operations running smoothly. Apply now and help us provide seamless, reliable, and customer-focused service!