Cloud Architect

Texas, TX, US • Posted 30+ days ago • Updated 15 hours ago
Contract Independent
Contract W2
On-site
$60.00 - $70.00/hr
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Skills

  • IT Infrastructure
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Software Modernization
  • Oracle Cloud
  • Security Controls
  • Authentication
  • Collaboration
  • IaaS
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Google Cloud
  • Computer Networking
  • Migration
  • Terraform
  • Scripting
  • Windows PowerShell
  • Python
  • Bash
  • Continuous Integration
  • Continuous Delivery
  • Kubernetes
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Reliability Engineering
  • Optimization
  • Recruiting
  • Cloud Computing
  • DevOps
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Cloud Architecture

Summary

Cloud Architect (Infrastructure / Multi-Cloud)

Location: Houston, TX

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a hands-on Cloud Architect to join their Corporate IT Infrastructure & Design team. This person will be joining an established architecture team responsible for designing, deploying, and enabling cloud infrastructure across a primarily Azure-based multi-cloud environment.

This is not an Enterprise Architecture or strategy-only position. The ideal candidate enjoys both architecture and implementation and can independently take ownership of technical initiatives from design through deployment.

The architect will work alongside senior cloud architects but will operate autonomously, owning assigned initiatives and delivering cloud solutions that support modernized enterprise applications.

Business Objectives

The team is modernizing enterprise infrastructure by:
  • Enabling cloud services across a multi-cloud environment
  • Supporting application modernization initiatives
  • Migrating workloads from traditional infrastructure to cloud-native services
  • Building secure cloud platforms for application teams
  • Standardizing cloud governance and security

Approximately 95% of the environment is Azure, with limited AWS, Google Cloud, and Oracle Cloud.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities
  • Design and implement Azure infrastructure solutions
  • Deploy cloud infrastructure supporting modern applications
  • Help application teams migrate workloads to cloud platforms
  • Build and maintain cloud landing zones
  • Implement cloud governance and security controls
  • Develop Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform or Bicep
  • Configure networking, identity, and authentication services
  • Support CI/CD automation
  • Evaluate new Azure services and AI capabilities
  • Perform hands-on implementation ("hands to keyboard")
  • Collaborate with senior architects while independently owning assigned work

Required Experience
  • 8+ years of overall IT experience
  • 3-5+ years designing and implementing cloud infrastructure
  • Strong Microsoft Azure experience (primary requirement)
  • Exposure to AWS (Google Cloud Platform is a plus)
  • Strong infrastructure background
  • Networking expertise
  • Cloud architecture and migration experience
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Bicep preferred)
  • Scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash)
  • CI/CD experience
  • Experience supporting cloud governance and security

Preferred Experience
  • Kubernetes
  • Containers
  • Azure AI Foundry
  • Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
  • Zero Trust security
  • Enterprise cloud governance
  • FinOps / cloud cost optimization
  • Monitoring and observability
  • Hybrid cloud environments

Ideal Background

The hiring manager indicated candidates commonly come from backgrounds such as:
  • Cloud Engineer
  • Senior Systems Engineer
  • Infrastructure Engineer
  • DevOps Engineer
  • Azure Solutions Architect
  • Systems Administrator progressing into cloud architecture
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10110651
  • Position Id: a1Wcv000000jRbxEAE
  • Posted 30+ days ago

Company Info

About Brooksource

Here at Brooksource, relationships are at the center of everything we do. Since 2000, we have established and maintained long-lasting relationships with our clients and consultants to create an unparalleled experience. Brooksource is a trusted services provider that specializes in delivering Engineering and IT solutions for Fortune 500 organizations through Experience-Driven Staffing, Professional Services, and Elevate, our Workforce Transformation program. As a certified partner for Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, and many other technology alliances, we are looking for professionals who want to be on the frontline of the latest trends in the industry.

We offer contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement consultant opportunities, to provide a career path that can meet anyone's desires. The job search is hard, but you don’t have to do it alone! We know a successful partnership requires a good fit. Your personality, experience, and skill set are all important, contributing factors to that partnership. You can count on us to take the time to understand the type of technical and cultural fit that is right for you. As a Brooksource consultant, you will be provided with a comprehensive benefits plan, competitive compensation, and even paid time off!

Cyber Security Warning: Please be aware that all official Brooksource communications will ONLY come from emails displayed as [name]@brooksource.com. The use of any other domains is NOT an official Brooksource employee and could be fraudulent.

Brooksource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks: 

Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc. 

 Pay Disclaimer: 

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Partnerships:

  • Gold Microsoft Partner – Cloud Platform
  • Gold Microsoft Partner – Data Analytics
  • Silver Microsoft Partner – Data Platform
  • Silver Microsoft Partner – Security
  • Silver Microsoft Partner – Application Development
  • Silver Microsoft Partner – Data Center
  • AWS Partner
  • Salesforce Partner
  • Salesforce – Authorized Training Provider
  • Salesforce Talent Alliance Employer
  • Tableau Services Partner
  • Snowflake Partner
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Services Partner

Awards (Extended):

  • Best Places to Work 2022, Charlotte Business Journal, 2022
  • Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2021
  • Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2020
  • Best Places to Work in Charlotte (#8 Small Business), Charlotte Business Journal, 2019
  • 2019 Best Places Work in Kentucky, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, 2019
  • Top Workplaces, Indy Star, 2019
  • Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2019
  • Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation, Best & Brightest, 2018
  • Top Work Places, Indy Star, 2018
  • Best Places to Work, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2018
  • Best Places to Work, Charlotte Business Journal, 2018
  • Best Places to Work in Kentucky (Small/Medium), Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management State Council and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, 2018
  • Milwaukee’s 2018 Best And Brightest Companies To Work For, Milwaukee's Best and Brightest Place to Work, 2018
  • Best Places to Work, Best Places to Work in Kentucky, 2017
  • Best Places to Work, Best Places to Work in Kentucky, 2016
  • Best Places to Work, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2016
  • Top Workplaces, The Indianapolis Star, 2016
  • Top Workplaces, Indianapolis Star, 2015
  • Best Places to Work, Charlotte Business Journal, 2015
  • Best Places to Work Atlanta, Atlanta Business Chronicle, 2014
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