Senior Cloud Architect / Engineer

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect/Engineer in Norcross, GA.

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Architect/Engineer with deep Microsoft Azure expertise and a strong hands-on infrastructure background. This role will be responsible for architecting, deploying, enhancing, and supporting cloud solutions within a complex enterprise environment. The position will focus on advancing cloud capabilities, strengthening security and resiliency, improving infrastructure performance, and ensuring the stability of critical systems operating across cloud and hybrid environments.

The ideal candidate brings a combination of cloud architecture expertise and practical engineering experience, with the ability to take technical initiatives from initial design and planning through deployment, optimization, and ongoing operational support. This individual will collaborate across multiple technology functions, including cloud operations, infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, database, DevOps, and software engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable cloud solutions.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 7+ years of experience supporting enterprise infrastructure, systems engineering, cloud platforms, or similar technology environments
• 4+ years of practical experience building, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft Azure solutions in production environments
• Experience working within hybrid environments that integrate Azure cloud services with traditional on-premises infrastructure
• Experience using PowerShell or similar scripting tools to automate infrastructure administration and repetitive operational tasks
• Strong background administering and supporting Windows Server and Active Directory environments
• Advanced knowledge of Azure services, including compute, networking, storage, and identity-related technologies
• Strong understanding of core networking concepts and technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, VPN connectivity, firewalls, and network segmentation
• Understanding of cloud security principles, including role-based access controls (RBAC), identity and access management, and secure cloud configurations
• Familiarity with enterprise infrastructure capabilities such as system monitoring, data protection and backup, disaster recovery, business continuity, and high-availability solutions
• Demonstrated ability to independently investigate and resolve complex infrastructure and connectivity issues across multiple technology layers
• Strong ability to document technical environments, communicate effectively across teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and take ownership of technical initiatives

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

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