Cloud Solution Architect

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Cloud Solution Architect
Job Title: Systems Analyst VI
Agency: Health & Human Services Commission
Department: Chief Technology Office EI 3b
Posting Number: 11559
Closing Date: 02/24/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-27
Salary Range: $7,015.16 - $11,864.50
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day
Telework:
Travel:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non‑Exempt: Exempt
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Location:


Job Location City: Austin
Job Location Address: 4601 W Guadalupe St
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The Cloud Solution Architect serves as a key technical leader under the Chief Technology Officer, for directly designing, building, and integrating enterprise cloud solutions. This role is deeply involved in the practical implementation of cloud‑native architectures, migration of legacy systems, and hands‑on troubleshooting across AWS, Azure, and GCP platforms. The architect works closely with development teams, infrastructure engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and cost‑effective solutions that meet organizational goals.

40% – Lead the hands‑on design, development, and deployment of cloud‑native applications and services. Build and configure cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, ARM, and Cloud Formation. Migrate legacy applications to cloud platforms by refactoring them for microservices, serverless, or container‑based architectures, and troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to ensure high availability and optimal performance. Implement automation for CI/CD pipelines and Dev Sec Ops  practices to streamline development and operational processes.

25% – Guide development teams in applying cloud architecture patterns and best practices, ensuring robust and scalable solutions. Conduct technical reviews, code walkthroughs, and architecture validation sessions, maintaining high standards and consistency across projects. Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable cloud solutions, mentor junior architects and engineers, and foster skill development.

20% – Focus on security‑by‑design principles in all cloud solutions, ensuring strict compliance with NIST, FedRAMP, and state cybersecurity standards. Implement secure data exchange and interoperability through modern messaging and API technologies, safeguard sensitive information, and facilitate seamless integration. Continuously optimize cloud resources to achieve the best balance of cost, performance, and scalability.

10% – Document solution architectures, technical decisions, and implementation steps using industry‑standard modeling tools. Communicate technical concepts and trade‑offs clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

5% – Other duties as assigned. Support agency modernization initiatives and stay current with evolving cloud technologies and public sector trends.

• Advanced proficiency in designing, building, and troubleshooting cloud‑native solutions (microservices, serverless, containers).
• Proficiency with AWS, Azure, and GCP—deploying, configuring, and managing native services for computing, networking, security, and data.
• Expertise in Infrastructure‑as‑Code (Terraform, ARM, Cloud Formation) and automation of cloud deployments.
• Proficiency in designing solutions using modern…