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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Systems Architect - **Company:** M\u002FA Com Technolgy Solutions - **Location:** Lowell, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $132,000.0 - $191,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Governance, Data Security, Data Systems, Github, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Routing, Cloud Services, Zero Trust Network Access, Azure Machine Learning, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Scripting, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Multi-Cloud, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Cloudformation, Information Technology, Bicep, Machine Learning Operations, Terraform, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** June 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=022e7efd7d261246 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Windows?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic IT Cloud Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our cloud strategy. This role will drive multi-cloud adoption, hybrid architecture development, and enterprise workload migration initiatives while ensuring alignment with business objectives, cost efficiency, and security requirements. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise across cloud platforms, strong financial acumen, and a proven ability to influence executive stakeholders to successfully adopt cloud-first strategies., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience) * 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with strong focus on cloud architecture * Proven success in migrating enterprise workloads to cloud environments * Hands-on experience designing hybrid cloud architectures * Strong foundation in: * Networking (VPCs, routing, firewalls, load balancing) * Systems (Windows/Linux administration) * Storage (SAN/NAS, object storage, backup/recovery) * Expertise in multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure) * Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation, etc.) * Strong development knowledge, including: * Python or similar scripting languages * CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.) * Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical topics to non-technical audiences * Proven track record of influencing and obtaining executive-level buy-in * Preferred Certifications * AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional or Associate) * Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert * Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect * Preferred Skills & Experience * Experience with AI/ML integration in cloud environments, including use of models such as Claude or similar * Experience in EDA environments with cloud bursting * Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (NIST, CMMC, ISO, etc.) * Experience supporting regulated or security-sensitive environments ## Description * Design and govern scalable, secure, and resilient architectures across AWS and Azure clouds with a forward-looking roadmap aligned to business, security, and operational objectives. * Architect compliant environments (e.g., Azure GCC High) supporting CMMC, NIST 800-171, and ITAR, with strong controls for Zero Trust, segmentation, encryption, identity, and audit readiness. * Lead end-to-end migrations and modernization initiatives, including assessment, design, execution, and optimization, with a focus on minimizing risk and enabling cloud-native capabilities. * Design and operate hybrid environments integrating on-premises and cloud platforms, ensuring alignment with enterprise networking, identity, and systems architecture. * Enable automated, secure delivery through CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, etc.), embedding security into development workflows for consistency and speed. * Design and support cloud architectures for AI/ML workloads, including model training, inference, and high-performance compute (e.g., GPU/EDA burst capacity). Enable secure data pipelines, scalable compute environments, and integration of AI services while ensuring alignment with compliance, data governance, and cost optimization requirements. * Collaborate with application teams to modernize workloads using cloud-native and microservices architectures * Present architectural strategies and business cases to technical teams, leadership, and executive stakeholders * Drive organizational adoption of cloud solutions, securing buy-in from senior leadership * Evaluate and leverage emerging technologies, including AI/ML platforms (e.g., Claude, OpenAI, or similar models) ## Related Videos - [Building Well-Architected applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/691-building-well-architected-applications) - [The Road to MLOps: How Verivox Transitioned to AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1050-the-road-to-mlops-how-verivox-transitioned-to-aws) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Our GitOps approach for deploying an Identity Provider and an API Gateway in a SaaS company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/776-our-gitops-approach-for-deploying-an-identity-provider-and-an-api-gateway-in-a-saas-company) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)