Cloud Architect

Overview

Job Description Summary
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The Cloud Architect is a senior-level individual contributor responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure solutions that support business operations, field applications, and enterprise systems. This role provides architectural leadership and hands-on technical execution across cloud platforms, ensuring alignment with the company’s digital transformation and operational excellence goals in a fast-paced telecommunications engineering and construction environment.

• Design cloud architectures that support web applications, data pipelines, and enterprise integrations in alignment with business needs.
• Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, AWS Cloud Formation, or Azure Resource Manager.
• Implement cloud security practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and compliance controls.
• Collaborate with software engineers, Dev Ops, data engineers, and cybersecurity teams to design reliable and performant cloud-native solutions.
• Optimize cloud usage for cost, performance, and scalability; monitor usage and recommend improvements.
• Lead the migration of on-premise workloads to the cloud, ensuring minimal disruption and high reliability.
• Provide guidance on architectural best practices, solution design, and cloud modernization strategies.
• Create documentation for cloud environments, system architectures, runbooks, and operational support.
• Stay current on emerging cloud technologies and assess their applicability to the business.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of IT experience with at least 3+ years in a cloud architecture or cloud engineering role.
• Deep expertise with at least one major cloud platform: AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Strong knowledge of cloud networking, identity management, security frameworks, and automation.
• Hands-on experience with containers (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git Hub Actions).
• Proficiency with scripting languages (Python, Power Shell, Bash) for automation and orchestration.

• Cloud certification(s) such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect.
• Experience in telecommunications, utilities, or construction enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud and multi-cloud environments.
• Exposure to enterprise systems such as ERP (e.g., Net Suite), CRM (e.g., Salesforce), or GIS (e.g., Esri).
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, HIPAA, or NIST.

• Primarily office-based or remote, with availability for occasional on-site meetings or data center visits.
• May require availability outside of standard business hours during critical deployments or incidents.
• Collaborative environment working across IT, software engineering, and operational departments.

• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs (e.g., networking gear, server equipment when on site).
• Must be able to work on a screen for extended periods and attend video-based meetings.

• Integrity:
  We uphold the highest standards of honesty and transparency in all of our actions and communications.
• Accountability:
  We commit to results and exceptional quality in our work and fully embrace accountability to our team and to our goals.
• Respect:
  We foster an environment of mutual respect, support, and encouragement, recognizing the value of every individual.
• Coachability:
  We are committed to growth and self-directed learning, actively seeking and openly welcoming feedback on our performance and our decision-making.
• Teamwork:
  We believe in the power of collaboration, leveraging our collective strengths to surpass individual capabilities in order to achieve shared objectives.

Tri Techne offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees. The Benefit Package includes the following:
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match, paid time off, and other benefits that will be detailed upon your onboarding.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Telecommunications