Cloud Domain Architect
Company: Halliburton
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
We are looking for the right people - people who want to
innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best
talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop
themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards
and opportunity of working for one of the world's largest providers
of products and services to the global energy industry. Job Duties
Cloud Infrastructure & Domain Architecture Own the cloud
infrastructure domain architecture for Azure (primary) and AWS
(secondary), including networking, identity, governance, and
management services. Define reference architectures, design
patterns, and decision frameworks for global cloud adoption.
Establish and maintain architecture standards, guardrails, and
blueprints aligned with Halliburton security, compliance, and
operational requirements. Provide architectural oversight and
design review for major cloud initiatives and platform
capabilities. Microsoft Azure (Primary Focus) Design and govern
Azure landing zones , subscriptions, and management group
hierarchies . Architect and review Azure network infrastructure
(hub-and-spoke, vWAN, private endpoints, DNS, hybrid connectivity).
Apply the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and
Well-Architected Framework in solution designs. Design, deploy, and
maintain Azure Policy , initiatives, and compliance reporting.
Define and implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) standards using
Bicep and Terraform . Identity & Access Management (Core Domain)
Architect enterprise identity solutions using Microsoft Entra ID
(Azure AD), including: Identity lifecycle management and access
governance Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and least-privilege
models Privileged Identity Management (PIM) Conditional Access and
Zero Trust patterns Design hybrid and multi-cloud identity
integration , including AWS IAM federation with Entra ID. Partner
with Information Security to align identity architectures with Zero
Trust and regulatory requirements. AWS (Secondary / Integrated
Scope) Define and govern AWS integration patterns aligned to
Azure-first identity and security strategy. Architect and support:
AWS Organizations and Control Tower IAM federation with Microsoft
Entra ID Infrastructure deployments using CloudFormation and
Terraform Ensure consistency of governance, identity, and
automation patterns across Azure and AWS. AI & Intelligent Platform
Enablement (Microsoft-Focused) Provide architectural guidance for
AI-enabled capabilities within the Microsoft ecosystem, including:
Microsoft Copilot Azure OpenAI Copilot Studio and AI Builder Define
enterprise guardrails for AI usage, including identity, data
access, security, and compliance considerations. Partner with
application and data teams to support responsible AI adoption , RAG
patterns, and AI platform integration. Stay current on Microsoft AI
platform capabilities and translate them into practical enterprise
architecture guidance . DevOps, Automation & Engineering Practices
Promote and govern DevOps and platform engineering practices across
cloud environments. Design and review CI/CD pipelines using Azure
DevOps (ADO) and Git-based repositories. Leverage Azure CLI and
PowerShell for automation and operational enablement. Support
standardized deployment patterns across infrastructure, identity,
and platform services. Qualifications Required Qualifications
Strong experience in cloud infrastructure architecture , with deep
expertise in Microsoft Azure . Proven background in identity and
access management , preferably with Microsoft Entra ID. Hands-on
experience with Infrastructure as Code ( IaC, Bicep and/or
terraform). Experience designing and governing enterprise-scale
cloud environments . Solid understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and
automation practices. Desirable Qualifications Experience
integrating AWS with Azure-based identity and governance models .
Familiarity with Microsoft AI platforms (Copilot, Azure OpenAI,
Copilot Studio). Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and cloud
security best practices. Ability to translate complex technical
concepts into decision-ready guidance for architects, engineers,
and leadership. Candidates with qualifications exceeding the
minimum job requirements will be considered for higher-level
positions based on their experience, additional job requirements,
and current business needs. Depending on their education,
experience, and skill level, candidates may be eligible for a range
of job opportunities, including Enterprise Architect. World Class
Benefits: At Halliburton, we're committed to providing you and your
family with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package - which
means we offer support for your physical, emotional, financial and
parental needs, both now and in the future. When you join our team,
you'll have access to a wide range of resources designed to help
you thrive at work and at home. By clicking
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Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions
are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability,
genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status,
sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age,
veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by
law or regulation. Location 3000 N. Sam Houston Parkway E.,
Houston, Texas, 77032, United States Job Details Requisition
Number: 206386 Experience Level: Experienced Hire Job Family:
Support Services Product Service Line: Information Technology Full
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Compensation Information Compensation is competitive and
commensurate with experience.
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