Azure Architect

Job ID: TX-590618)

Hybrid/Local TX Govt Azure/Solution Architect (15+) with Azure + Google Cloud Platform, GenAI/Enterprise AI, Gemini, Vertex AI, ETL, data platforms, IICS, IAM, Network, FedRAMP, ArcGIS, Python, Bash, automation, CI/CD, GKE, AKS, Docker and ETL/ELT experience

Location: Austin, TX (HHSC)
Duration: 12 Months
Position will be 3 days remote with 2 days (Mon & Wed) required to be onsite at the location listed above. **Subject to change per the hiring team**
Program will only allow candidates who are LOCAL TO THE AUSTIN AREA ONLY (Within 50-mile radius).
Please do not submit candidates who are currently out of state and are planning to move to Texas. Candidates must already reside in Texas.

Skills:
Years Required/Preferred      Experience:
8     Required    Multi‑Cloud Platform Expertise (Azure + Google Cloud Platform)
8     Required    GenAI & Enterprise AI Platform Knowledge (Gemini, Vertex AI)
8     Required    Expertise in Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Google Cloud Platform Cloud Monitoring, and logging frameworks to track performance, reliability, and usage.
8     Required    Experience using Logstash for log ingestion, transformation, and integration with Azure Log Analytics for proactive monitoring and alerting
8     Required    Ability to design alerting solutions using Twilio (SMS/voice) for ETL failures and operational notifications.
8     Required    Experience with Blob Storage, Data Lakes, and structured storage systems enabling analytics and AI workloads.
8     Required    Hands-on experience supporting data pipelines, data platforms, and analytics workloads in enterprise environments
8     Required    Experience with Informatica Cloud (IICS), Secure Agents, APIs, and integration patterns, including handling monitoring and integration challenges.
8     Required    Strong implementation of IAM (least privilege), network security, audit logging, and compliance (FedRAMP/regulated env.).
8     Required    Ability to support Tier 2/3 issues, debug logs, resolve platform access issues, and maintain stability in production environments
3     Preferred   Familiarity building and managing Tableau Cloud environments
3     Preferred   Experience integrating ArcGIS or geospatial data systems with cloud data platforms.
3     Preferred   Knowledge of scripting (Python, Bash) and automation (serverless, CI/CD pipelines). [https://ou...essageItem | Outlook]
3     Preferred   Exposure to GKE, AKS, Docker, and microservices architectures.
3     Preferred   Familiarity with data mesh, ETL/ELT architectures, API integrations, and enterprise data standards.
3     Preferred   Strong analytical thinking to assess platform issues, make timely architectural decisions, and drive resolution in high-pressure environments.
3     Preferred   Ability to take end-to-end ownership of platform stability, reliability, and delivery, proactively identifying risks and driving outcomes
2     Preferred   Ability to clearly translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language and actively engage with stakeholders, leadership, and end users
2     Preferred   Proven ability to lead and coordinate across engineering, data, infrastructure, and business teams, ensuring alignment and delivery of platform initiatives.

The cloud architect is responsible for the cloud computing initiatives within an organization and for directing the architectural aspects of a cloud brokering team across all aspects of IT and the business. Responsible for the planning and engineering of an organization''s cloud computing infrastructure and applications. Implements and designs hardware and software. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of cloud technology, including Software as Service (SaaS), Platform as Service (PaaS), or Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
Supports a regulated, multi-cloud enterprise environment, requiring expertise in data/AI platforms, vendor coordination, monitoring, and 24×7 operations, while ensuring security, compliance, and system reliability.