Cloud Architect

Apply only if you're within 50 miles of TexasWe are seeking a senior Cloud Solutions Architect to support infrastructure modernization and data center transformation. The architect will design secure, scalable cloud and hybrid solutions, develop architectural blueprints, lead cloud engineering initiatives, and support migrations from on-premises environments.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign cloud and hybrid infrastructure across AWS, Azure, or GCP.Develop architecture diagrams, network topologies, and technical specifications.Lead on-premises-to-cloud modernization initiatives.Implement Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines.Support Kubernetes clusters, containers, microservices, serverless infrastructure, and cloud APIs.Automate infrastructure using Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, ARM templates, Helm, and scripting.Establish cloud security, identity and access controls, governance, and HIPAA compliance.Implement monitoring, logging, performance management, and operational best practices.Lead technical teams and coordinate cross-functional and cross-agency projects.Required Qualifications7+ years of cloud architecture or enterprise infrastructure experience.Strong AWS, Azure, or GCP expertise.Strong understanding of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.Cloud networking, security, governance, and compliance experience.Hands-on Kubernetes, Docker, microservices, and serverless experience.Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform and Ansible.Experience with CI/CD, automation, Bash, PowerShell, cloud CLI, Helm, YAML, JSON, and HCL.Experience with CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, GCP Cloud Operations, Dynatrace, Sysdig, or similar tools.Strong technical documentation, Visio diagramming, leadership, and Agile/Scrum experience.Preferred8+ years architecting enterprise cloud or hybrid solutions.Cloud databases, SQL/NoSQL, Oracle, data lakes, and ETL/ELT.Data pipelines and big-data frameworks.Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP artificial intelligence services.Previous healthcare or government-sector experience.