Cloud Solution Architect

· Design scalable cloud solutions across Google Cloud Platform, AWS, and Azure.

· Lead legacy application migrations to cloud platforms.

· Work with stakeholders and DevOps teams to define technical solutions.

· Design cloud databases, BigQuery pipelines, APIs, and integration architectures.

· Ensure security, performance, scalability, reliability, and cost optimization.

· Support Docker, Kubernetes, GKE, and containerized environments.

· Create architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and integration specifications.

· Design disaster recovery, backup, and high-availability solutions.

· Evaluate cloud technologies and recommend modernization improvements.

· Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform or another major cloud platform.

· Cloud architecture, distributed systems, and microservices.

· Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, OpenTofu, Ansible, CloudFormation, or Pulumi.

· Cloud networking, VPC, hybrid connectivity, security, and IAM.

· Docker, Kubernetes, and GKE.

· Strong troubleshooting, communication, leadership, and solution-design skills.

· Experience supporting government, higher education, or other public-sector environments.

Preferred Qualifications

· 7+ years of IT experience with 3+ years in cloud architecture, DevOps, or technical leadership.

· Cloud certifications such as Google Professional Cloud Architect, Google Cloud Platform Associate Cloud Engineer, AWS Solutions Architect, or Azure Solutions Architect.

· DevSecOps and CI/CD experience, including GitHub Actions.

· PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, and BigQuery migration experience.

· Knowledge of NIST, CIS Benchmarks, and ISO/IEC 27001.

· Experience with AI-assisted development and infrastructure tools.