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Cloud Architect

Pay Rate Range: $ 44.24 - 49.24/hr gbaMS ReqID:

The Cloud Architect is responsible for the full cloud architecture and implementation lifecycle process that translates business requirements into robust, scalable, and secure cloud-based systems, services, and solutions. This role requires expertise in cloud infrastructure design, deployment automation, and platform integration as this role is responsible for crafting technical solutions to address complex business needs in cloud environments. The Cloud Architect will collaborate with business and engineering stakeholders to translate business requirements into detailed cloud architecture, technical specifications, and implementation roadmaps for development and operations teams.

They must possess deep technical expertise in cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), distributed computing, data database solutions in the cloud, and cloud-native application development, with experience in multi-cloud strategy and governance. A background in enterprise-scale cloud migrations and relevant platform or domain expertise is preferred.

• Cloud Architecture Strategy Design secure, scalable, cost-effective cloud solutions. Build multi-account strategies. Assess new technologies for adoption.
• Security Governance Create IAM frameworks with least privilege. Implement layered security. Monitor costs and enforce governance.
• Automation Dev Ops Lead infrastructure-as-code. Establish CICD pipelines aligned with Dev Ops best practices for automated deployments.
• Hybrid Connectivity Integrate on prem with cloud. Ensure strong performance and security.
• Application Modernization Guide teams on cloud-native design and microservices. Improve scalability and resilience.
• Documentation Roadmaps Produce clear diagrams, docs, and implementation roadmaps for cloud transformation.

15 years in software engineering with proven high-impact product delivery, including 5 years specifically in complex AWS cloud architecture and implementation

AWS Core Infrastructure Compute Expert-level knowledge of AWS compute and container services (EC2, ECS, EKS, Lambda, Fargate), and storage solutions (S3, EBS, Storage Gateway)

AWS Data Database Technologies Advanced proficiency with AWS database services including RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, Elasti Cache, and Redshift for enterprise-scale data management

AWS Networking Security Deep expertise in VPC design, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Route 53, and comprehensive security services including IAM, KMS, Secrets Manager, WAF, Shield, Guard Duty, and Security Hub

Infrastructure Automation Dev Ops Advanced experience with Terraform for AWS infrastructure automation

Monitoring, Observability Cost Optimization Proven expertise with AWS monitoring tools (Cloud Watch, X-Ray, Cloud Trail) and demonstrated ability to implement cost optimization strategies using Cost Explorer, Budgets, and Savings Plans

Communication

Competencies:

Cloud Ops for Google Cloud Experience (Years): 10 & Above

Skills:

- Category Name Required Importance Experience Skill Category Test1 _MNDigital :
Google Cloud Yes
17+ years
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- Required
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- Digital :
Google Cloud
- Yes - 1 - 7+ years