Cloud Solutions Architect 2 – Austin, TX (Hybrid)

We are seeking a senior-level Cloud Solutions Architect to lead cloud computing initiatives and architectural efforts supporting IT modernization and transformation. The role will focus on Data Center Operations initiatives cloud infrastructure application modernization automation security and enterprise technology architecture.

Essential Responsibilities : 

• Lead strategic cloud infrastructure and Data Center Operations initiatives supporting project delivery and steady-state operations.
• Develop architectural blueprints network topologies technical specifications and cloud solution designs aligned with business requirements.
• Lead cloud engineering initiatives involving migration from on-premises environments to public private and hybrid cloud platforms.
• Evaluate architectural options and provide recommendations for technology solutions.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) integration pipelines and automated deployment processes.
• Establish and enforce security identity and access management data governance and compliance controls including HIPAA requirements.
• Design develop and administer scalable cloud-based systems and integrations.
• Support Kubernetes clusters serverless infrastructure APIs microservices and cloud infrastructure services.
• Lead solution implementation testing troubleshooting installation and deployment activities.
• Analyze current-state and desired-state architectures identify gaps and develop remediation approaches.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives involving multiple IT groups and stakeholders.
• Develop technical standards procedures best practices and documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and training to technical and program staff.
• Work independently with considerable latitude and sound technical judgment while managing multiple concurrent projects.

Qualifications :

• 7 years of experience with computer systems IT infrastructure hardware software operating systems and applicable programming/scripting languages.
• 7 years of experience with major cloud platforms such as AWS Microsoft Azure or GCP.
• Strong understanding of IaaS PaaS and SaaS cloud delivery models.
• 7 years of experience with cloud-based network design principles.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security data governance compliance and identity/access management.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodology and Scrum ceremonies.
• 7 years of experience with cloud DevOps principles and CI/CD.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes containerization microservices cluster deployment scaling and maintenance.
• Experience supporting Kubernetes clusters serverless infrastructure and cloud APIs/integrations.
• Strong experience with Terraform Ansible AWS CloudFormation and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
• Experience with cloud monitoring logging auditing and operations tools such as Sysdig Secure (CNAPP) Dynatrace AWS CloudWatch GCP Cloud Operations Azure Monitor and OCI Monitoring.
• Strong scripting/automation skills using Bash KornShell PowerShell Cloud CLI Kubernetes Helm and related tools.
• Experience with YAML JSON Ruby HCL and other declarative/imperative languages.
• Strong Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience using tools such as Ansible Docker and Terraform.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting problem-solving technical writing and diagramming skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Visio Word Excel PowerPoint and MS Project.
• Ability to manage multiple overlapping projects prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and establish best practices and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications : 

• 8 years of experience in cloud technologies cloud architecture and enterprise IT solutions.
• 8 years of experience architecting engineering or developing enterprise IT solutions in cloud and hybrid-cloud environments.
• Experience with cloud database services including SQL/Oracle and NoSQL databases.
• Knowledge of data lakes and cloud ETL/ELT best practices.
• Experience with data pipelines ETL processes and big data frameworks.
• Knowledge of AI services and configuration available from major cloud providers.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale technology modernization and transformation initiatives.

Additional Information :

• Must be local to the Austin TX area within a 50-mile radius.
• Must be available to work onsite Thursday and Friday in Austin TX.
• Position requires strong collaboration with technical business and cross-agency stakeholders.
• Successful candidate will be subject to applicable background and employment verification requirements.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract