It Cloud Architect​/Azure

IT Cloud Architect / Azure

Wakefield, MA

Hybrid

Contract

$75/hr - $80/hr

A growing technology-driven organization is seeking an IT Cloud Architect to join its infrastructure team and lead enterprise cloud initiatives. This role will focus on designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud environments across Microsoft Azure, AWS, and GCP while ensuring security, scalability, and performance. The ideal candidate will bring deep cloud architecture expertise and help drive modern infrastructure strategies across the organization.

3 days per week onsite.

This is a highly visible opportunity to shape cloud strategy and influence the future direction of enterprise technology. The organization is looking for someone who can serve as both a hands-on architect and trusted advisor, helping teams modernize infrastructure, improve security, and adopt cloud best practices. You'll have the opportunity to work on complex projects, mentor technical teams, and leverage the latest cloud technologies while maintaining a healthy work-life balance and strong career growth path.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of IT infrastructure, systems engineering, or cloud architecture experience

• Strong expertise with Microsoft Azure

• Experience with AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• Cloud migration and modernization experience

• Strong understanding of networking, virtualization, storage, and cloud security concepts

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, ARM Templates, or Cloud Formation

• Familiarity with Dev Ops methodologies and CI/CD pipelines

• Strong understanding of Active Directory and Group Policy

• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Desired Skills & Experience

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Certification

• Google Professional Cloud Architect Certification

• Experience supporting NIST 800-171, CMMC, SOC-2, or similar compliance frameworks

• Agile project delivery experience

• Experience mentoring technical teams

• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 60% Microsoft Azure

• 20% AWS/GCP

• 10% Infrastructure as Code & Automation

• 10% Security & Governance

Daily Responsibilities

• 70% Hands On

• 10% Management Duties

• 20% Team Collaboration

The Offer

• Competitive Salary

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

• 401(k) with Employer Contribution

• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Training and Certification Support

• Career Growth Opportunities

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy.

Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Specialization:

• Cloud Engineer