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Cloud Architect
Houston, Texas
Physical Location
Cloud
Contract
Brooksource
$65.00 - $85.00 /hour
$65.00 - $85.00 /Year
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Job Description:
Cloud Architect
On-Site role
Compensation: $60-80
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our Client is seeking a Cloud Architect to lead the definition, design, implementation, and governance of cloud strategies across public, private, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. This role provides technical leadership in cloud architecture, infrastructure, security, governance, automation, AI enablement, and operational excellence. The Cloud Architect ensures cloud solutions are scalable, secure, resilient, cost-effective, and aligned with business and technology objectives. You will be responsible for developing and executing cloud adoption, modernization, and migration strategies, establishing governance frameworks, and promoting automation and Infrastructure as Code practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Microsoft Azure (with additional experience in AWS or Google Cloud Platform as a plus), strong knowledge of cloud security, identity, and compliance, and a proven track record in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Key competencies include enterprise architecture design, strategic planning, cloud governance, DevOps, and leadership. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and compliant cloud solutions aligned with business objectives.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Design and implement scalable, highly available, resilient, and secure cloud architectures
- Develop and execute cloud adoption, modernization, and migration strategies
- Define cloud governance frameworks, standards, policies, and architectural best practices
- Establish Infrastructure as Code (IaC) standards and promote automation across cloud environments
- Architect hybrid and multi-cloud solutions supporting enterprise workloads
- Design and implement cloud identity and access management (IAM) strategies, including role-based access control (RBAC), privileged access management (PAM), identity federation, and identity governance
- Develop cloud security architectures using Zero Trust principles and ensure compliance with organizational, regulatory, and industry standards
- Create, maintain, and enforce cloud guardrails, policies, management groups, subscription/account structures, resource organization, tagging standards, and compliance reporting
- Define governance and technical pathways for AI adoption, including onboarding new AI services across cloud platforms and SaaS solutions
- Evaluate emerging cloud technologies, AI capabilities, and platform services to drive innovation and continuous improvement
- Optimize cloud spending through FinOps practices, cost governance, and resource optimization
- Design and enable CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and DevSecOps practices
- Identify, assess, and mitigate cloud-related risks, including security, compliance, operational, resiliency, vendor, and financial risks
- Collaborate with infrastructure, security, application development, data, and business teams to deliver cloud solutions that meet enterprise objectives
- Provide technical leadership, architecture guidance, and mentorship to engineering and operations teams
WHAT YOU BRING
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years of progressive IT experience, including 3–5 years designing and implementing cloud solutions
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure; AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform experience is a plus
- Strong understanding of cloud architecture patterns, networking, and distributed systems
- Experience designing and supporting hybrid and multi-cloud environments
- Experience with containerization technologies and Kubernetes
- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, Bicep)
- Experience with scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.)
- Experience designing and supporting CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Strong understanding of cloud security, identity, governance, and compliance
- Cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Google Professional Cloud Architect) preferred
- Knowledge of security and compliance frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, etc.)
- Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) preferred
- Experience with enterprise data platforms, analytics, and AI/ML services is a plus
- Familiarity with cloud monitoring, observability, and logging platforms
- Experience implementing FinOps governance and cloud cost optimization strategies
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Leadership, collaboration, and mentoring abilities
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Continuous learning and innovation mindset
- Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
- Strategic planning and technology road mapping skills
Disclaimer: Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.
EEO:
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Benefits & Perks:
Eight Eleven Group offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.
Pay Disclaimer:
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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