Cloud Architect

Job Title: Senior Cloud Architect Experience: 13+ Years Employment Type: W2 Contract Location: Hybrid/Onsite (Client Location) Visa: H1B, USC Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect with 12–13+ years of IT experience and deep expertise in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will lead cloud transformation initiatives, define cloud architecture standards, and ensure scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud environments across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform). Responsibilities Design and implement enterprise-grade cloud architecture using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Lead cloud migration projects from on-premises to cloud environments. Define cloud governance, security, compliance, and best practices. Design high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions. Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM Templates. Implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab. Architect containerized solutions using Docker and Kubernetes. Optimize cloud performance, scalability, and cost management. Collaborate with application, DevOps, and security teams. Establish monitoring and logging using CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack. Implement identity and access management (IAM) and Zero Trust security principles. Mentor technical teams and provide architectural guidance. Required Skills 12–13+ years of IT experience. 6+ years of cloud architecture experience. Strong expertise in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift. Hands-on experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep. CI/CD experience using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions. Strong networking knowledge (VPC, VPN, Load Balancer, DNS, CDN). Experience with IAM, Security Groups, Firewalls, Encryption, and Key Vault. Knowledge of microservices architecture. Linux and Windows administration experience. Experience with monitoring tools and cloud security frameworks. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert Google Professional Cloud Architect Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD) Terraform Associate