Enterprise Cloud Architect

Texas GovLink, Inc. is an Austin-based firm which has been a leading provider of technical and business professionals to clients in Texas. We are currently seeking an experienced Enterprise Cloud Architect to be a key resource on a technical services team for our client, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).

Work hours and Location

• 8:00AM-5:00PM CST Monday through Friday

Job Location: 6230 E Stassney Ln, Austin, TX 78744

Hybrid, 2 days remote (Tues & Fri) with 3 days (Mon & Wed & Thurs) required to be onsite. Program will only allow candidates who are local to Austin, TX (Within 50-mile radius).

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams and initiatives focused on enterprise infrastructure and cloud solutions.
• Act as a strong communicator and technical liaison between shared technology services, security, and business stakeholders.
• Mentor teams and educate stakeholders on cloud and infrastructure best practices.
• Demonstrate in-depth understanding of enterprise networking, including routing, switching, VPNs, DNS, load balancing, and connectivity in hybrid cloud environments.
• Ensure all infrastructure solutions adhere to NIST 800-series and CIS Benchmark v4.0 security standards.
• Implement secure configurations, identity management, and access control policies.
• Architect, design, and optimize hybrid and multi-cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and other enterprise platforms.
• Maintain and evolve Landing Zones to ensure compliance, cost optimization, and scalability.
• Define guardrails and enforce governance using policy-as-code frameworks.
• Lead cloud migration and modernization efforts using tools like AWS MGN, Azure Migrate, and ModelizeIT.
• Develop migration strategies that minimize downtime and ensure business continuity.
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Bicep/ARM.
• Design and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for performance, compliance, and cost control.
• Design and implement Disaster Recovery (DR) and Backup strategies that ensure high availability and regulatory compliance.

Additional skills and requirements:

• Multi-cloud Architecture (e.g., At least 7+ years - One role as an Azure Architect, another as AWS Architect, past experiences include Kubernetes solution Architect, Enterprise Architecture and/or DevSecOps).
• 2-3+ years exp. large scale Cloud transformations, experience with legacy to modernization efforts. Understanding Security Posture.
• Migration experience including standing up Landing zones for migration acceleration.
• Cost optimization techniques by reducing servers/instances to PaaS based solutions.
• Certification in AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Prefer someone who worked directly with Amazon, Microsoft, or Google Cloud.
• Hands on Experience in writing IaC.
• Prefer Current experience includes AI/ML based project.

Qualifications

Minimum (Required):

10 years of:

• Experience in enterprise infrastructure, cloud architecture, or related roles.
• Proven experience designing and implementing hybrid multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, OCI).
• Strong understanding of networking, security, IAM, and governance frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation, and ARM/Bicep).
• Knowledge of NIST 800-series and CIS 4.0 compliance frameworks.
• Experience leading modernization initiatives including containerization, microservices, and DevOps integration.
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant certifications preferred:
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Overview

At Texas GovLink, we value our consultants and are committed to providing an exceptional experience including:

• Highly competitive pay rates
• Local support staff for responsive, personal service
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical insurance (with employer cost sharing)
• Life insurance
• A 401(K) plan with company match
• Flexible spending through a cafeteria plan

Candidates selected for interviews will be subject to a criminal background check and may be required to pass a drug screening, in compliance with federal and state regulations. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of these checks.

Texas GovLink is a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.