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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Cloud Architect - **Company:** Cooley LLP - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Cyber Laws, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Office, Zero Trust Network Access, Multi-Cloud, Terraform, Devsecops, Databricks - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17792899?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17792899%2FLead-Cloud-Architect-California-San-Diego ## About the Role * After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications; demonstrated ability to learn and adopt new systems quickly * Ability to work extended and/or weekend hours, as required * Ability to travel, as required * 7+ years direct applicable experience (e.g., cloud infrastructure or architecture roles) * Extensive hands-on background with AWS (IAM, networking, Organizations) and Terraform at scale * Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid architectures involving Azure connectivity * Ability to set technical direction while remaining hands-on during the buildout phase * Strong knowledge of infrastructure-as-code, zero-trust networking, and least-privilege access models Preferred: * Bachelor's degree, * Excellent analytical, problem-solving and project management skills * Ability to balance best practices with business objectives * Entrepreneurial by nature * Excellent attention to detail * Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with ability to facilitate and solve problems * Ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple activities often under tight timelines * Ability to drive projects to completion and achieve goals * Strong judgment * Team-player with collaborative spirit * Unwavering ability to handle and maintain confidentiality regarding firm information, projects, client data * High level of professionalism at all times * Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and develop talent * Proactive, analytical mindset ## Description Position Summary: As a leading technology law firm, Cooley is determined to become a leader in the digital practice of law. The Lead Cloud Architect is responsible for owning the technical architecture and engineering standards for a greenfield SOC2-compliant SaaS platform built on AWS with hybrid connectivity to Azure and Databricks. This is a foundational leadership position that will have input into every infrastructure, security, and delivery decision. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following, * Responsible for designing and maintaining Terraform modules, CI/CD golden path templates, and cloud infrastructure that enforce SOC 2-compliant patterns by default * Owns the "paved road" used by product engineers for deployment * Partners with the DevSecOps Engineer to validate security requirements in every template * Maintains dotted-line governance reporting to Head of Information Security and compliance matters * Serve as direct supervisor and mentor to direct reports * Provides day-to-day supervision of direct reports, ensure compliance with assigned work hours and monitor for compliance with all firm and department policies. 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