Overview
On Site
USD 70.00 - 80.00 per hour
Full Time
Skills
Intellectual Property
IP
Microsoft
SD
WAN
Virtual Private Network
Reporting
Adaptability
Amazon Web Services
Computer Networking
Optimization
Information Security
Security Controls
Embedded Systems
Cloud Computing
Request For Proposal
Regulatory Compliance
Auditing
DevOps
.NET
Microsoft Azure
Cloud Architecture
Kubernetes
IaaS
Leadership
Taxes
Life Insurance
Collaboration
Partnership
Business Transformation
Law
Job Details
Description
Lockton Affinity is looking to bring in an Azure cloud architect to support the Infrastructure/Operations team. The role is open as they are looking to build new security practice and replace old one as IP addresses shift with some obsolute changes driven by Microsoft. Lockton Affinity is also moving from SD-WAN to point to point VPN. Various large projects that they need cloud architect to support both short and long term. This role will be 3 days onsite, 2 days remote, and will report to Rob Blankers, with dotted line to Scott. Somewhat open on years of experience as they intangible skills are key in Affinity's environment. - Create reference architecture patterns for various application and data workloads that are reusable in similar new projects across Lockton Affinity. - Helps create and govern compliance to Hybrid Cloud standards and strategies. - Design efficient, secure, adaptable, scalable, and reliable cloud solutions that include Azure and AWS infrastructure and platform services (data, networking, application). - Act as a liaison and stay on top of service updates provided by cloud providers and coordinate with application teams on possible impact and remediation. - Optimize applications cloud architecture for security, cost optimization, stability, and monitoring. - Develops standard cloud playbook and runbook, in partnership with various series, departments, partners and vendors. - Work with DevOps team to build the monitoring and alerting system for different cloud services used by applications. - Develops and validates software standards, solutions, and blueprints through practical cloud solution deployments. - Provide guidance to development teams to best implement cloud-based services. - Analyzes and suggests technical approaches to address challenging development and integration problems with cloud environments. - Partner with InfoSec team to ensure security controls are embedded into the architecture/designs. - Assists project teams in understanding and meeting cloud requirements and support vendor/product cloud-based selection activities including completing Request for Proposal (RFP) and Security/Compliance Audits.
Skills
Azure, Cloud, Architecture, Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Security, iaas, Devops, .net
Top Skills Details
Azure,Cloud,Architecture,Infrastructure,Kubernetes,Security,iaas
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Problem solver, someone that takes initiative to figure things out and create new ways of doing things, loves a challenge, someone that enjoys self-development and learning, understand strategic IT solutions and has leadership qualities, leads projects, prioritizes work functions, excellent communications. Because each customer they support has a custom solution, there is a ton of learning and creative work opportunities to grow, but that means people that thrive there are ones that are curious and like to find answers to challenging puzzles.
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Overland Park,KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Lockton Affinity is looking to bring in an Azure cloud architect to support the Infrastructure/Operations team. The role is open as they are looking to build new security practice and replace old one as IP addresses shift with some obsolute changes driven by Microsoft. Lockton Affinity is also moving from SD-WAN to point to point VPN. Various large projects that they need cloud architect to support both short and long term. This role will be 3 days onsite, 2 days remote, and will report to Rob Blankers, with dotted line to Scott. Somewhat open on years of experience as they intangible skills are key in Affinity's environment. - Create reference architecture patterns for various application and data workloads that are reusable in similar new projects across Lockton Affinity. - Helps create and govern compliance to Hybrid Cloud standards and strategies. - Design efficient, secure, adaptable, scalable, and reliable cloud solutions that include Azure and AWS infrastructure and platform services (data, networking, application). - Act as a liaison and stay on top of service updates provided by cloud providers and coordinate with application teams on possible impact and remediation. - Optimize applications cloud architecture for security, cost optimization, stability, and monitoring. - Develops standard cloud playbook and runbook, in partnership with various series, departments, partners and vendors. - Work with DevOps team to build the monitoring and alerting system for different cloud services used by applications. - Develops and validates software standards, solutions, and blueprints through practical cloud solution deployments. - Provide guidance to development teams to best implement cloud-based services. - Analyzes and suggests technical approaches to address challenging development and integration problems with cloud environments. - Partner with InfoSec team to ensure security controls are embedded into the architecture/designs. - Assists project teams in understanding and meeting cloud requirements and support vendor/product cloud-based selection activities including completing Request for Proposal (RFP) and Security/Compliance Audits.
Skills
Azure, Cloud, Architecture, Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Security, iaas, Devops, .net
Top Skills Details
Azure,Cloud,Architecture,Infrastructure,Kubernetes,Security,iaas
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Problem solver, someone that takes initiative to figure things out and create new ways of doing things, loves a challenge, someone that enjoys self-development and learning, understand strategic IT solutions and has leadership qualities, leads projects, prioritizes work functions, excellent communications. Because each customer they support has a custom solution, there is a ton of learning and creative work opportunities to grow, but that means people that thrive there are ones that are curious and like to find answers to challenging puzzles.
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Overland Park,KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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