Cloud Architect
Location: Remote,
Engagement Type: Contract
• Federal Security Clearance will be a big plus
• Project Start Date: 4-6 Weeks •
Interviews: within 1 week
• Duration: Up to 1 Year
Overview We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to support a cloud migration and transformation initiative. The consultant will be responsible for designing, planning, and overseeing cloud architecture activities throughout the project lifecycle, including planning, implementation, testing, disaster recovery, production cutover, and Hypercare support. Key Responsibilities • Design and implement cloud architecture solutions aligned with business and technical requirements. • Define cloud migration strategies, target-state architecture, security, networking, and infrastructure standards. • Collaborate with project teams to support cloud adoption and modernization initiatives. • Provide architectural guidance during planning, implementation, testing, and deployment phases. • Support disaster recovery planning, testing, and production cutover activities. • Troubleshoot architecture-related issues and develop best practices and documentation. Required Skills & Experience • 10+ years of Cloud Architecture experience. • Strong experience with AWS, Azure, OCI, or Google Cloud Platform. • Experience leading cloud migration and modernization projects. • Knowledge of cloud security, networking, high availability, and disaster recovery. • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM Templates, etc.). • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills • Support full project life cycle from planning, Iteration #1, Iteration #2, Iteration #3, UAT, Dry Run, Build & Test DR, Production Cutover to Hypercare