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# Cloud Architect

- **Company:** Genesis10
- **Location:** Plano, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,640 - $137,280
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, CA Workload Automation Ae, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, Databases, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Middleware, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), High-Level Architecture, Mainframes, Microsoft Visio, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, Software Technical Review, Wireshark, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, Firewalls (Computer Science), OpenSSH, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Splunk
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/4b2c5efb-cad0-495d-aaef-9c5365527d82/cloud-architect

## About the Role

* Minimum of 5 years of Enterprise-level design experience
 * Extensive experience in some or all of Distributed Operating Systems, Databases, Middleware, Mainframe, and Data Networks
 * Experience with large-scale, complex projects
 * DevOps experience
 * Ability to create end-to-end infrastructure solutions
 * Knowledge of database technologies and interfaces
 * Understanding of Cloud and Cloud-based technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)
 * Understanding of network infrastructure (HTTP, TCP/IP, DNS, Load-balancers, Firewalls)
 * Ability to create conceptual infrastructure designs using MS Visio
 * Customer service-focused, with strong communications, self-starter, and influencing skills
 * Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead the design (Analyze) phase of a project

Desired skills:

 * Software Developer experience
 * Experience providing end-to-end design guidance and oversight for large-scale initiatives
 * Experience translating product roadmaps and key technical strategies
 * Oracle Cloud or AWS solution experience
 * Experience migrating applications to containers
 * Experience with tools like Autosys, Splunk, Wireshark, WinSCP, or OpenSSH

## Description

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Cloud Architect for a contract position with a Global Financial Institution located in Charlotte, NC and Plano, TX. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

This role is responsible for defining the architectural vision and leading the design of complex, end-to-end infrastructure technology solutions. The architect will work with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical designs for servers, networks, storage, and cloud platforms. This position requires a technology subject matter expert who can communicate complex solutions to diverse audiences and ensure alignment with enterprise strategy., * Define an architectural vision and solution aligned to the enterprise architecture strategy, technology, and platform choices

 * Lead and/or participate in the design, development, and implementation of complex system engineering activities
 * Partner with Program Managers, Project Managers, and SMEs to create business requirements for technology solutions
 * Translate technical requirements into Low Level Design (LLD) and High Level Design (HLD) solutions
 * Partner with technology infrastructure subject matter experts (SMEs) to produce design solutions that meet business requirements
 * Ensure architecture is flexible, modular, and designed to adapt easily while adhering to enterprise standards
 * Perform design and code reviews to ensure all non-functional requirements for a solution are sufficiently met (e.g., security, performance, scalability, reliability)
 * Clarify the architecture and assist with system design for development teams to support implementation