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 Senior 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. Deployment Setup

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)

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, Express
• Route, 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 IDAzure RBACPrivileged 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: AnsiblePowerShellBashPythonUtilize 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 AnalyticsGrafanaNagiosDesign 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. Collaborate with application, security, network, and business stakeholders. 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, NSGExpress
• Route / 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 DatabricksLinuxRHELUbuntuRocky Linux

SUSE Linux

Linux Administration and Architecture

Kernel Administration

Linux Performance Tuning

High Availability and Clustering

• Automation & DevOpsTerraformAnsiblePowerShellBashPythonGitAzure DevOpsVirtualizationVMware vSphere / ESXiHyper-VStorage & Backup
• Veeam Backup & Replication

SAN Storage

Object Storage

Azure Backup

Azure Site Recovery

Security

Zero Trust Architecture

CIS Benchmarks

NIST Framework

• ISO 27001Vulnerability Management
• IAM / PAMQualifications

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. Hands-on experience with high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions. Experience supporting and architecting large-scale production environments. Strong technical leadership, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Certifications Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)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!