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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Cloud Architect - **Company:** Oteemo, Inc - **Location:** College Park, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Technology Consulting, Continuous Integration, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Linux System Administration, OpenShift, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Scripting, Gitlab, Kubernetes, Azure AKS, Terraform, Docker, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/OteemoInc/744000144602049-sr-cloud-architect ## About the Role * 8+ years of experience as a systems administrator in Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, and Linux. * At least 1 year of experience leading a team of engineers. * Experience building and delivering engineering presentations for C-Suite leaders and non-technical audiences. * Experience with Kubernetes (AKS, GKE, EKS, RKE2, K3D, OpenShift, etc.), with AKS preferred. * Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, and Linux administration. * Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Chef; Terraform preferred). * Experience with Bash and Python scripting for automation. * Hands-on experience automating development and infrastructure tasking. * Hands-on experience implementing and integrating security tooling into the operational stack. * Must have one of the following: + Security+ CE + CySA+ + GSEC + CCNA Security Nice to Have Qualfications: * Experience building and deploying container images with Docker, Podman, or Helm. * Hands-on experience with service catalog self-service automation. * Experience using AI for automation. * Proof of completed training or coursework in one of the following: Linux+, Red Hat, or Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). * Proof of completed training in Microsoft Azure covering both AZ-104 and AZ-305., * Commitment to Quality: Passion to conceive and produce world-class solutions that drive real-world value for the customer * Customer Focus: Consultative approach to solving problems for customers. Expectations management. * Communication: Superior communication skills. Ability to clearly articulate problems, solutions, risks, rewards etc. (written and verbal) * Technical Skills: Love for technology. You have to be inherently passionate about technology. * Business Acumen: Technology ultimately is used to enable the business. We look for people who understand how the businesses can be enabled through their technical solutions ## Description We're looking for a Senior Cloud Architect to join our team of hands-on engineering consultants, supporting customer development, test, and production environments. This role is for an experienced Platform and Infrastructure Architect capable of identifying and implementing end-to-end solutions for a large, complex system of systems across both cloud and hybrid on-premise environments. You'll function as a subject matter expert for the customer, leading a small team of Cloud Engineers to identify, propose, develop, and implement infrastructure and platform solutions - while advocating your designs effectively with both C-Suite leaders and non-technical staff., * Design large-scale system solutions and communicate and advocate designs effectively to C-Suite leaders and non-technical stakeholders. * Lead and manage a small team of Cloud Engineers. * Own system administration, networking, and CI/CD pipeline administration in GitLab. * Manage pipeline and security tooling, including vulnerability assessments and scanning. * Administer Kubernetes clusters, including AKS and on-prem K8s. * Build and maintain testing infrastructure, including machine and container images. * Perform upgrades and ongoing maintenance of system infrastructure and tooling., * Drive: Passion and energy to implement quality technical solutions. 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