Cloud Architect with AWS/Azure

Cloud Architect

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Remote Work Duration: Long Term

Direct Client

Job Description

• Design, deploy, and manage secure, scalable, and highly available cloud architectures across AWS and Azure platforms.
• Establish and maintain cloud governance frameworks, including policies for security, compliance, cost optimization, and resource management.
• Lead the migration of on-premises applications and infrastructure to cloud environments while ensuring minimal disruption and adherence to industry best practices.
• Implement cloud-native solutions such as containerization (Kubernetes, Docker) and serverless architectures.
• Configure, optimize, and manage cloud networking, identity and access management (IAM), and monitoring solutions.
• Ensure cloud environments comply with HIPAA, NIST, and other applicable security and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to integrate DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines within cloud platforms.
• Provide guidance on disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for cloud-based systems.
• Establish and lead a Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) to define cloud strategy, standards, and governance.
• Advise on and implement FINOps practices for cloud financial management, budgeting, and cost optimization.
• Develop and deliver training and enablement programs to strengthen internal cloud capabilities.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and recommend innovative solutions to enhance performance, security, and cost efficiency.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 5+ years of IT and industry experience.
• 10+ years of overall IT experience, including at least 4 years in cloud architecture roles.
• Strong expertise in AWS and Azure, including multi-cloud strategy and implementation.
• Proven experience designing and implementing a Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE).
• In-depth knowledge of cloud governance, security, compliance, and cost management.
• Hands-on experience with containerization (Kubernetes, Docker) and serverless technologies.
• Proficiency in DevOps methodologies and CI/CD pipeline integration.
• Ability to advise on and implement FINOps practices for effective cloud financial management.
• AWS and Azure certifications are required.