Enterprise Cloud Solutions Architect

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

Location Hybrid in Austin, TX.

Experience Level Senior Level (7+ years required; 8+ years preferred).

Role Overview  We are seeking an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect to lead cloud computing initiatives and IT modernization efforts for a large-scale data center operations program. This role focuses on designing and architecting cloud infrastructure, driving IT transformation initiatives, and supporting enterprise-wide technology needs. The ideal candidate will work closely with architecture, delivery, and business teams, applying agile practices while operating with a high degree of independent judgment on strategic technical initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture & Strategic Delivery

• Lead strategic efforts supporting both project delivery and steady-state cloud operations.

• Develop architectural blueprints, network topologies, and technical specifications aligning business requirements with appropriate cloud services.

• Serve as lead cloud engineer defining, guiding, and delivering technology initiatives.

• Perform advanced systems analysis, including planning, requirements assessment, and identification of system improvements.

• Support transitions from on-premises environments to public, private, or hybrid cloud platforms.

Cross-Functional Initiative Leadership

• Drive cross-functional initiatives involving multiple systems, IT groups, and other organizational entities.

• Evaluate and present architectural options to support technology solution selection.

• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and integration pipelines to streamline deployments and scale resources.

• Ensure solution designs comply with applicable data security requirements, including HIPAA and organizational best practices.

• Establish and enforce security measures and manage identity and access controls.

System Design & Implementation

• Design, develop, and administer highly scalable systems across cloud-based provider services, including reporting and system integration.

• Lead and participate in solution implementation, including coordinating cross-team efforts, analyzing systems and procedures, and developing or revising code.

• Schedule, test, install, and implement systems; write or revise technical standards and procedures.

Gap Analysis & Technical Guidance

• Articulate current-state and desired-state technical solutions and identify gaps between them

• Develop approaches to close identified gaps and collaborate with IT groups on recommendations.

• Assist in preparation of IT planning and technical justification documentation.

Training & Enablement

• Oversee development of training materials for staff prior to new technology implementations.

• Conduct training for technical and program staff on new tools, technologies, or applications.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with computer systems, IT equipment, programming languages, hardware/software, and operating systems.

• 7+ years of experience with cloud technologies and analytical services from major cloud providers.

• 7+ years of experience with cloud delivery models (PaaS, SaaS, IaaS).

• 7+ years of experience with Agile/Scrum methodology and ceremonies.

• 7+ years of experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or GCP cloud-based services.

• 7+ years of experience with cloud-based network design principles.

• Strong knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance in cloud environments.

• Strong technical writing and diagramming skills (Visio, MS Office Suite, MS Project).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as a technology architect for software development, data analytics, or data warehousing projects.

• Skill in analyzing technology capabilities, limitations, and business problems to devise solutions.

• Experience with cloud DevOps principles (CI/CD), containerization, microservices, and Kubernetes deployment/scaling/maintenance.

• Experience supporting Kubernetes clusters, serverless infrastructure, and related APIs.

• Experience with cloud automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Azure Resource Manager).

• Experience with cloud/performance monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Sysdig Secure, Dynatrace, CloudWatch, GCP Cloud Operations, Azure Monitor).

• Proficiency in scripting/automation (Bash, Korn, PowerShell, Cloud CLI, Kubernetes Helm).

• Experience with declarative/imperative languages (YAML, JSON, Ruby, HCL) and IaC tools (Ansible, Docker, Terraform).

• Ability to manage multiple overlapping deadlines and cross-agency projects.

• Ability to coordinate multiple assignments, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

• Ability to lead and direct team members.

• Ability to lead development of best practices and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience across the core technical areas listed above (systems, cloud technologies, delivery models, cloud providers, network design, IaC).

• 8+ years of experience architecting, engineering, or developing enterprise IT solutions in cloud and hybrid environments.

• Experience with cloud database services (relational/NoSQL, SQL/Oracle), data lakes, and ETL/ELT best practices for structured and unstructured data.

• Knowledge of AI services and configuration available from major cloud providers.

• Knowledge of data pipelines, ETL processes, and big data frameworks.

Core Skills & Attributes

• Strong strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and considerable latitude for judgment.

• Strong leadership skills, including guiding teams and establishing best practices.

• Excellent technical writing and communication skills across business and technical audiences.

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent, cross-agency initiatives under deadline pressure.

• Collaborative approach to working with architecture, delivery, and business stakeholder teams.

Flexible work from home options available.