Cloud Architect

We are looking for a Cloud Architect to work for our client. The ideal candidate aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below.

This is a strong opportunity for a cloud leader who wants to design the foundation others build on, from landing zones to full-scale modernization, while guiding a team of engineers, in a hybrid role based in Cleveland, OH.

• Design and govern cloud architecture that is secure, scalable, and cost-aware
• Build and standardize cloud landing zones, including account structure, networking, identity, and guardrails
• Drive infrastructure as code (IaC) practices so environments are repeatable, version-controlled, and easy to audit
• Automate provisioning, deployment, and operational tasks to cut manual effort and reduce risk
• Lead cloud modernization efforts, including migrating and re-architecting existing workloads
• Set technical standards and reference architectures for engineering and application teams
• Manage, coach, and develop cloud engineers, setting priorities and supporting career growth
• Work with security, infrastructure, and application leaders to align cloud decisions with business goals
• Evaluate new cloud services and tools, recommending adoption where they add clear value
• Monitor cloud costs and performance, and identify ways to optimize both

• Hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise cloud architecture (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Strong IaC experience using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM, or Cloud Formation
• Experience building cloud landing zones and governance frameworks
• Background in automation and scripting (e.g., Power Shell, Python, or similar) and CI/CD pipelines
• Proven experience leading cloud modernization or migration initiatives
• People management experience, including mentoring and directing technical teams
• Cloud architecture certifications preferred
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical decisions to leadership

• Architecture-level influence over how cloud is built and governed from the ground up
• A real modernization roadmap, not just maintenance of what already exists
• Support for earning and renewing cloud certifications
• A leadership role with room to build out and shape the team