Cloud Architect

Brooksource; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooksource seeks an experienced Cloud Architect to design, implement, and optimize an enterprise cloud strategy across multi-cloud platforms. The role focuses on scalable architectures, governance, and cost-aware operations while aligning with business goals.

You will lead adoption plans, define IaC standards, and mentor teams to deliver secure, compliant solutions with strong governance and FinOps practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 8+ years of IT experience with 3–5+ years in cloud roles.
• Experience with Azure preferred, AWS, or GCP.
• Knowledge of cloud architecture patterns.
• Experience with containers and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in IaC tools (Terraform, Bicep, etc.)
• Scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
• Experience with CI/CD tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, highly available, and secure cloud architectures.
• Develop cloud adoption and migration strategies.
• Define governance and pathways for AI adoption and onboarding on existing and new cloud technologies.
• Establish governance frameworks and best practices.
• Define Infrastructure as Code (IaC) standards.
• Architect hybrid and multi-cloud solutions.
• Ensure security and compliance using zero-trust principles.
• Optimize cloud costs through FinOps practices.
• Enable CI/CD pipelines and automation.
• Create, update, and implement cloud policies and guardrails across all cloud platforms, ensuring alignment with compliance standards and regulatory requirements.
• Design and implement cloud identity and access management strategies across cloud platforms.
• Lead cloud governance initiatives, including management groups, tagging standards, policy enforcement, and compliance reporting.
• Identify and manage cloud-related risks with mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies including AI capabilities in multiple cloud platforms.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Kubernetes

Terraform

Bicep

Python

PowerShell

CI/CD

Security governance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT

Related field

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Kubernetes

Terraform

Bicep

CI/CD tools

Job description

A Cloud Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing an organization’s cloud computing strategy. This includes cloud adoption plans, application design, infrastructure architecture, governance, and ongoing optimization. The Cloud Architect ensures that cloud solutions are scalable, secure, cost-efficient, and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, highly available, and secure cloud architectures
• Develop cloud adoption and migration strategies
• Define governance and pathways for AI adoption and onboarding on existing and new cloud technologies
• Establish governance frameworks and best practices
• Define Infrastructure as Code (IaC) standards
• Architect hybrid and multi-cloud solutions
• Ensure security and compliance using zero-trust principles
• Optimize cloud costs through FinOps practices
• Enable CI/CD pipelines and automation
• Create, update, and implement cloud policies and guardrails across all cloud platforms, ensuring alignment with compliance standards and regulatory requirements
• Design and implement cloud identity and access management strategies, including role-based access control, privileged access, federation, and identity governance across cloud platforms
• Lead cloud governance initiatives, including management groups, account/subscription structure, tagging standards, policy enforcement, resource organization, and compliance reporting
• Identify, assess, and manage cloud-related risks, including security, compliance, operational, resiliency, vendor, and cost risks, while defining mitigation strategies and tracking remediation efforts
• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies including the adoption of new AI capabilities in multiple cloud platforms and external SaaS offerings
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• 8+ years of IT experience with 3–5+ years in cloud roles
• Experience with Azure preferred, AWS, or GCP
• Knowledge of cloud architecture patterns
• Experience with containers and Kubernetes
• Proficiency in IaC tools (Terraform, Bicep, etc.)
• Scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
• Experience with CI/CD tools

Preferred Experience

• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks
• Knowledge of security and compliance standards
• Experience with data platforms and analytics
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools
• Architectural design and problem-solving
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to translate business requirements into solutions*?
• Strategic thinking
• Leadership and mentoring
• Continuous learning mindset

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.