Cloud Architect

Cloud Architect

Position Summary

The Cloud Architect is responsible for driving the cloud-centric architecture approach for our managed services offering while maintaining security best practices and improving operational efficiencies. This role works collaboratively with Solution Architects, Software Architects, Security, Product Management, and Operations teams to align, design, implement, test, deploy, secure, and automate infrastructure services that deliver SaaS-based solutions on Azure and AWS.

Cloud Architect (Contract-to-Hire)

📍 Remote – Anywhere in USA
⏳ 6-Month Contract-to-Hire
Pay Rate: $70/Hr on C2C – $140K Conversion

Responsibilities

• Develop cloud reference architectures for various deployment topologies.
• Document architectural guiding principles and standardize specifications for the managed services offering.
• Assess, design, implement, automate, and document security solutions and processes to meet compliance requirements.
• Partner with Security Operations teams to define and implement cloud security best practices.
• Develop baseline cloud, container, and application security standards with key stakeholders.
• Develop cost and utilization tracking and attribution processes for cloud service providers.
• Develop and maintain documentation for cloud security systems and procedures.
• Drive proof of concepts (POCs) and proof of technology initiatives while evaluating, selecting, and integrating innovative technologies.
• Generate detailed documentation including:
• Conceptual Design
• Logical Design
• Physical Design
• Bill of Materials (BOM)
• As-built Diagrams
• Knowledge Transfer Materials
• FAQs
• Transition to Operations documentation
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to deliver projects from initiation through successful implementation.
• Lead C-Level and Executive briefing presentations covering technology roadmap, solution direction, and alignment with business and IT objectives.
• Evangelize cloud technology vision, strategy, solutions, and best practices with senior management and internal teams.
• Provide multi-cloud thought leadership.
• Collaborate with Operations teams to remove technical roadblocks and improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure accurate reporting of working hours and utilization of project management tools.
• Track and report billable hours as required for project delivery.
• Comply with privacy, security, and confidentiality policies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or another IT-related program.
• Minimum 5 years of experience identifying security issues, assessing risks, and developing mitigation plans to meet audit requirements.
• Experience with HL7 and FHIR.
• Deep experience with hyperscale cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with interconnect and colocation (colo) providers.
• Strong understanding of application architectures and cloud migration/refactoring strategies.
• Experience communicating complex technical architectures to both C-Level executives and technical audiences.
• Deep understanding of cloud best practices.
• Formal certification in one of the major cloud platforms (Azure Security Certification).
• Extensive experience securing:
• Operating Systems
• Firewalls
• Networks
• Systems
• Databases
• Application Architectures
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and design considerations including:
• HIPAA
• ISO
• HITRUST
• Experience with:
• Antivirus
• IDS/IPS
• Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
• Network Security Groups (NSG)
• ExpressRoute
• Application Firewalls
• Strong networking and security knowledge.
• Advanced expertise with cloud services including:
• Databases
• Containers
• Compute
• Storage
• Serverless
• Experience managing and optimizing database engines including:
• MySQL
• Microsoft SQL Server
• PostgreSQL
• DynamoDB
• MongoDB
• Elasticsearch
• Experience with identity protocols including:
• PIM
• OAuth
• OpenID
• Experience with Threat Modeling.
• Experience with data center architecture including:
• Routing protocols (ISIS, OSPF, BGP, PIM, MPLS, SDN/OpenFlow)
• Switching technologies (TRILL, LACP, STP)
• Firewalls
• IPS
• Server and Server Virtualization (VMware, KVM)
• Storage (Fibre Channel, iSCSI, NFS)
• Internet Connectivity
• IT Business Drivers

Required Competencies

• Customer-first mindset.
• Highly responsive.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills.
• Trusted advisor with technical expertise in multi-cloud and hybrid IT environments.
• Strong problem-solving and innovation skills.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer relationship skills.