Cloud Architect

Title: Cloud Architect
Location: Miami, FL
Duration: Direct Hire
Compensation: $150,000 - $160,000
Work Requirements: , Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Cloud Architect

Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and strategic Cloud Architect to lead the design and implementation of cloud solutions with a focus on on-premise to cloud migrations with a focus on Azure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in workload sizing, migration strategy, cost analysis, and network design. You will collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions tailored to business requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cloud Migration Strategy:
  • Assess existing on-premise infrastructure and applications.
  • Define end-to-end migration plans including lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and re-architecting strategies.
  • Lead and coordinate the execution of cloud migration initiatives.
• Sizing and Architecture:
  • Perform capacity planning and right-sizing analysis of workloads.
  • Design scalable and resilient cloud architecture tailored to performance and cost requirements.
• Cost Analysis & Optimization:
  • Conduct cloud cost analysis and ROI assessments for migration projects.
  • Recommend cost optimization strategies using reserved instances, autoscaling, serverless, and more.
  • Utilize tools like AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management.
• Collaboration and Documentation:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, operations, and security.
  • Create detailed architecture diagrams, runbooks, and technical documentation.
• Network and Security Design:
  • Design secure and highly available hybrid network architectures (VPN, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, etc.).
  • Ensure compliance with corporate security standards and industry best practices.
  • Define identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and firewall policies.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years in cloud architecture, with hands-on experience in migration from on-premise environments to AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Certifications (preferred):
  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

Technical Skills:

Cloud Platforms: Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure with hands-on experience in core services (Compute, Storage, Networking, Databases, Monitoring).

• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
• Proficiency in workload assessment tools (Azure Migrate, AWS Migration Hub, etc.)
• Network and security design: VPC/VNet, subnets, firewalls, routing, VPN, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute
  Azure-Specific Tools & Services:
  • Azure Migrate for assessment and migration of on-premise workloads
  • Azure Site Recovery (ASR) for business continuity and disaster recovery
  • Azure Cost Management and Billing for cost tracking and optimization
  • Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights for observability
  • Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates and Bicep for infrastructure as code
  • Azure Virtual Network (VNet), Network Security Groups (NSGs), Azure Firewall, ExpressRoute, and VPN Gateway for network and security design
  • Azure Active Directory (AAD) and RBAC for identity and access control
• Multi-Tenant Architecture & B2B Management:
  Experience designing and managing multi-tenants on Azure using shared and isolated models
  Configuration and governance of Azure AD B2B (Business-to-Business) collaboration
  • Secure external identity federation and cross-tenant access policies
  • Custom branding, Terms of Use, and user lifecycle management
• Centralized identity and access governance for multi-directory or cross-tenant environments
  Hybrid Cloud
  • Hybrid environments using Azure Arc, Azure Stack, and on-premises integrations
• Migration & Sizing Tools:
  • Familiarity with Azure TCO Calculator, Azure Pricing Calculator.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) Retirement plan
• and much more!

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.