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# Cloud Architect

- **Company:** Gridiron IT Solutions LLC
- **Location:** St. Louis, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Performance Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, System Availability, Cloud Optimization
- **Published:** July 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9027413/cloud-architect

## About the Role

Bachelors degree
Years of Experience: 8-12
Develop strategies for data protection, encryption, and access management in the cloud
Design architectures that ensure high availability and scalability of applications
Develop strategies for managing peak loads and traffic spikes
Optimize application performance in cloud environments
Collaborate with business leaders to align cloud strategies with business objectives
Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Provide mentorship and guidance to the cloud engineering team
Participate in SAFe events such as PI Planning and System Demos
Collaborate with Release Train Engineers and Solution Architects to align cloud strategies with program and portfolio objectives

## Description

Develop and maintain the overall cloud architecture strategy aligned with business objectives
Ensure architectural decisions align with industry best practices, security standards, and compliance requirements
Assess current application portfolios and develop migration strategies
Identify opportunities for cloud optimization and innovation within the existing IT landscape
Ensure application designs leverage cloud services effectively and efficiently
Develop strategies for effectively utilizing multiple cloud platforms when necessary
Optimize workload placement across different cloud environments
Establish cloud management practices and governance frameworks
Develop monitoring strategies to ensure optimal performance, security, and cost-efficiency of cloud resources
Implement automated scaling, self-healing, and disaster recovery solutions
Architect security solutions for cloud environments


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