Cloud Architect #998297

Digital Intelligence Systems, LLC
Chicago, United States of America
27 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 155K

Job location

Chicago, United States of America

Tech stack

Comptia Cloud+
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Software as a Service
Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing Security
Cloud Database
Cloud Engineering
Disaster Recovery
Fault Tolerance
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Platform as a Service (PAAS)
Cloud Services
Server Administration
Software Engineering
Systems Integration
Workflow Management Systems
Network Switches
Google Cloud Platform
Computer Network Operations
Cloud Platform System
Multi-Cloud
HybridCloud
Cloudformation
Information Technology
Hardware Infrastructure
Cloud Optimization
Terraform
Azure

Job description

The Cloud Architect will design, implement, and optimize the company's multi-cloud infrastructure, spanning Azure, AWS, and GCP clouds. The role will help lead the development of firm's cloud strategy, ensuring scalability, security, resiliency, and cost-effectiveness across the organization's cloud systems. The role will work closely with cloud engineers within the Cloud Engineering & Operations and Network Operations departments, as well as supporting stakeholders across various departments to lead cloud adoption, enhance cloud maturity, improve performance, implement best practices, and drive cloud-based innovation. The Cloud Architect will ensure that Client's cloud capabilities align with business needs and will scale to meet future growth.

How You'll Help Our Team Succeed

  • Provides strategic and technical oversight in developing, managing, and optimizing multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP).
  • Designs and implements automation tools for efficient cloud service deployment to meet business demands.
  • Leads cloud architecture and governance initiatives, ensuring security, scalability, and compliance across all platforms.
  • Manages and optimizes cloud costs, ensuring efficient use of resources and reducing operational expenses.
  • Implements and maintains secure cloud connectivity solutions (AWS Direct Connect, Azure Express Route, GCP Interconnect).
  • Oversees cloud security frameworks, auditing accounts, permissions, and access rights to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
  • Collaborates with IT teams to integrate cloud solutions with on-premises infrastructure that drives innovation.
  • Ensures resiliency by managing critical disaster recovery and response plans for cloud outages, security events, and incidents.
  • Provides leadership and mentorship to cloud engineers, ensuring adherence to cloud best practices.
  • Maintains comprehensive documentation, disaster recovery plans, and performs ongoing gap analysis to optimize cloud performance.
  • Creates and maintains cloud architecture diagrams.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in cloud architecture, infrastructure design with proven expertise in multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP).
  • Experience in designing and leading cloud solutions and architecture at scale, including migrations, integrations, and strategic cloud management.
  • Extensive experience with multi-cloud management and architecture strategies, including advanced cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), hybrid cloud solutions, and cloud-native application development.
  • Expertise in designing and implementing cloud automation and orchestration tools (e.g., Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Azure Resource Manager).
  • Strong experience in cloud cost optimization and management, including forecasting, budgeting, and cost-saving initiatives across multiple cloud platforms.
  • Deep understanding of cloud security best practices and SOC 2 compliance standards and experience with implementing security frameworks across cloud tenants.
  • Expertise in disaster recovery planning and designing high-availability, fault-tolerant architectures in cloud environments.
  • Advanced knowledge of cloud networking, including secure connectivity solutions (AWS Direct Connect, Azure Express Route, GCP Interconnect).
  • UNIX/Linux experience required, with advanced server administration and automation skills.
  • Leadership experience in mentoring teams and managing cross-functional collaboration across IT, engineering, and security teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent combination of education, skills and experience.
  • Cloud Professional Certification required (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert). Other IT certifications (e.g., CISSP, CompTIA Cloud+) are a plus.

Benefits & conditions

  • Paid time off

About the company

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

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