Position: Cloud Solutions Architect 3 (Cloud Architect)
Location: Austin, TX 78751 (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 months Contract
Job Description:
The cloud architect is responsible for the cloud computing initiatives within an organization and for directing the architectural aspects of a cloud brokering team across all aspects of IT and the business. Responsible for the planning and engineering of an organization's cloud computing infrastructure and applications. Implements and designs hardware and software. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of cloud technology, including Software as Service (SaaS), Platform as Service (PaaS), or Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
Supports a regulated, multi-cloud enterprise environment, requiring expertise in data/AI platforms, vendor coordination, monitoring, and 24×7 operations, while ensuring security, compliance, and system reliability.
Required Skills:
8+ years of experience with multi-cloud platforms, including Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) architecture, administration, and enterprise deployments
8+ years of experience with Generative AI (GenAI) and enterprise AI platforms, including Google Gemini, Vertex AI, AI services, and AI solution integration
8+ years of experience implementing and managing Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, GCP Cloud Monitoring, and enterprise logging frameworks for performance, reliability, and usage monitoring
8+ years of experience using Logstash for log ingestion, transformation, aggregation, and integration with Azure Log Analytics for monitoring and alerting solutions
8+ years of experience designing and implementing alerting solutions using Twilio (SMS/Voice) for ETL failures, operational events, and production notifications
8+ years of experience working with Blob Storage, Data Lakes, structured storage platforms, and cloud data architectures supporting analytics and AI workloads
8+ years of experience supporting enterprise data pipelines, cloud data platforms, analytics workloads, and production data environments
8+ years of experience with Informatica Cloud (IICS), Secure Agents, APIs, integration patterns, and troubleshooting cloud-based integrations
8+ years of experience implementing Identity and Access Management (IAM), least privilege access, network security, audit logging, and compliance controls (FedRAMP/regulatory environments)
8+ years of experience supporting Tier 2/Tier 3 production issues, analyzing logs, resolving access issues, troubleshooting platform failures, and maintaining system reliability
Preferred Skills:
3+ years of experience building and managing Tableau Cloud environments, dashboards, and analytics deployments
3+ years of experience integrating ArcGIS or geospatial data platforms with cloud data ecosystems
3+ years of experience with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, serverless technologies, and CI/CD pipelines
3+ years of experience with container platforms and cloud-native technologies including Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Docker, and microservices architectures
3+ years of experience with data mesh concepts, ETL/ELT architectures, API integrations, and enterprise data standards
3+ years of experience applying analytical problem-solving skills to assess platform issues, make architectural decisions, and drive resolution in high-pressure environments
3+ years of experience taking end-to-end ownership of platform stability, reliability, operational excellence, and delivery outcomes
2+ years of experience translating complex technical concepts into business-friendly language and collaborating with stakeholders, leadership, and end users
2+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams across engineering, data, infrastructure, and business groups to deliver cloud platform initiatives
