DevOps Architect

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)
Able to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

DevOps
AWS
Google Cloud Platform
SQL Server
Docker
Terraform

Job Details

Trident Consulting is seeking a "DevOps Architect" for one of our client in Houston, TX (Onsite). A global leader in business and technology services.

Title: DevOps Architect
Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)
Type: Contract

Top 3 Skills Required Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, API Gateway, IAM, VPC, CloudFormation, CloudFront, CloudWatch), Google Cloud Platform.
Networking: VPC design, VPN, Direct Connect, DNS, Load Balancers.
Database Technologies: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, BigQuery.
DevOps & Automation: Terraform, GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines.
Containers & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes (EKS). Project Management: Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Job Description/Responsibilities
Architecture Leadership:
Define and lead the overall application architecture strategy for cloud migration, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical standards.

Solution Design:
Design scalable, resilient, and secure application solutions on AWS, incorporating best practices for cloud-native development and modernization.

Migration Planning:
Develop detailed migration blueprints, assess application dependencies, and create phased migration plans from Google Cloud and on-prem environments to AWS.

Version Control Systems:
Strong experience working with Git.

CI/CD Process:
Expertise in deployment using Azure DevOps and GitLab.

Cloud Services:
Good understanding of AWS and Google Cloud Platform for managing deployments.

Containers and Kubernetes:
Fundamental knowledge for converting manifests and deploying workloads in EKS from GKE.

Containerization:
Partner with development teams to containerize applications using Docker and manage workloads in Kubernetes.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
Proven experience in Terraform to re-write code for deployment in AWS from Google Cloud Platform.

Scripting Languages:
Strong proficiency in PowerShell or Bash.

Operating Systems:
Fundamental understanding of Linux and Windows Server.

Automation:
A genuine passion for automation and a strong desire to learn new technologies.

Collaboration:
A collaborative mindset with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Mentorship:
Act as a lead for the DevOps team, mentor and guide juniors, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

About Trident:
Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we've specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.
Some of our recent awards include:
Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco
Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe.
Received the TechServe Excellence award.
Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America
Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.

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