Azure Engineer Cloud Architect

Cloud Hybrid Technologies, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud solutions provider is seeking a highly experienced Cloud Architect to create and implement technology frameworks while providing technical leadership in cloud computing. The role requires over 12 years of IT experience, with a strong focus on cloud architecture and disaster recovery solutions. Ideal candidates must have experience with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud, and possess excellent communication skills. This position is based in Chicago, Illinois, and offers a contract type employment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in IT disciplines.
• Strong understanding of network and Windows/Linux server architecture.
• Hands-on experience designing and deploying cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• Create technology frameworks and provide technical leadership in cloud computing.
• Design solutions for high availability and disaster recovery.
• Troubleshoot complex problems and evaluate architectural alternatives.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Network management

Application development

Middleware

Database management

Operations

DevOps toolchains

Containers (Docker)

Orchestration (Kubernetes)

Scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash)

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience

Tools

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

The Information Technology Division manages, implements, and supports the overall technology requirements within the client s organization. The Cloud Architect will be responsible for creating a technology framework and providing technical leadership in cloud computing and automation, with a focus on designing systems and services on cloud platforms.

Core Responsibilities:

• 12+ years of experience spanning at least two IT disciplines, including cloud architecture, network management, application development, middleware, database management, or operations.
• Knowledge of cloud architecture and implementation features (OS, multi-tenancy, virtualization, orchestration, elastic scalability).
• Experience with DevOps toolchains and processes.
• Develop deployable cloud design patterns based on AJG application portfolio.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance for mid and junior-level staff.
• Design solutions for high availability, disaster recovery, and automation of cloud applications.
• Troubleshoot complex problems, conduct performance analysis, and evaluate architectural alternatives.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Exposure to multiple technologies and processing environments
• Strong understanding of network and Windows/Linux server architecture
• Experience with containers (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash)
• Knowledge of high availability, networked storage, and disaster recovery concepts
• Experience with SSO software (AADConnect, ADFS, Okta, etc.)
• Hands-on experience designing and deploying solutions in Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, or other cloud providers
• Excellent communication and client-facing consultative skills
• Bachelor s degree in computer science, Systems Analysis, or equivalent experience

Cloud Hybrid is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. Cloud Hybrid will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Cloud Hybrid require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract