Cloud Architect ; Remote, EST or CST

Cloud Architect United States;
Remote, EST or CST

Experience:

Mid-Senior Level

Job Function:
Cloud Operations

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Industry: Computer and Network Security

Under the supervision of Cloud Architecture leadership, The Cloud Architect is responsible for architecting, designing, and validating both new cloud architectures, and enhancements to existing architectures.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Design new scalable and highly available security focused multi‑cloud international hosting solutions.

Develop comprehensive platform modernization and migration strategies for existing IaaS/PaaS/Container Services environments.

Work with Architecture teams to conduct proof of concept (POC) and implement the design in cloud-based environments.

Optimize systems performance, troubleshoot systems problems, and analyze issues of a highly technical nature.

Create solutions using automation tools such as Bicep and Ansible.

Document current systems and draft and maintain policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures.

Develop test protocols and plans for testing new application versions within our cloud hosted environments.

Troubleshoot application/database performance issues related to connectivity, access, and security.

Experience with architecture, design, configuration, and deployment within the Microsoft Azure platform. (4 or more years)

Experience creating and presenting architectural concepts and designs

Experience with automation tools like ARM Templates, Terraform, Ansible, or DSC a plus

Experience with Kubernetes and associated components such as Istio, ArgoCD, and operationalizing workflows

Open Search, Kafka, and MongoDB experience strongly preferred

Experience with security tools (Ie; SIEM, WAF, NGAV, Etc) a plus

Extensive understanding of networking and firewall design/configuration

Knowledge of security best practices in infrastructure, application, IAM, or data platform solutions.

Must possess strong troubleshooting abilities to get to the source of problems and think critically about possible solutions.

High degree of knowledge relating to Azure SQL, SQL Server, and database technology

Ability to communicate effectively and work alongside leaders within our organization.

Azure and other cloud certifications a plus

Up to 10% travel required.