Cloud Architect

Insight Global; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading staffing and recruiting firm is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Infrastructure Architect to drive the design and evolution of cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, with a strong focus on Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and will mentor engineering talent. This contract role offers competitive pay in Illinois.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in cloud and infrastructure roles.
• Recent 5+ years in Azure Cloud Architecture roles.
• Experience with cloud and hybrid network architecture.

Responsibilities

• Drive the design, implementation, and evolution of cloud infrastructure.
• Work closely with the Cloud Engineering team to modernize Azure environment.
• Mentor engineering talent on cloud practices.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure roles

Azure Cloud Architecture

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Kubernetes/AKS

Cloud security protocols

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, IT, Engineering

Tools

Terragrunt

Job description

This range is provided by Insight Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80.00/yr - $90.00/yr

Day to Day:

• Insight Global's client in the fleet management industry is seeking to bring on an Azure Cloud Infrastructure Architect. This role is critical in driving the design, implementation, and evolution of our client's cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and mentoring engineering talent. You will work closely with the Cloud Engineering team to modernize and scale their Azure environment.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience in cloud & infrastructure roles, most recent 5+ years in Azure Cloud Architecture roles
• Understanding and experience working with infrastructure as code (IaC) and related tools
• Experience working with Terragrunt
• Understanding and experience with cloud & hybrid network architecture and design
• IaaS, PaaS, SaaS cloud technologies
• Experience with Kubernetes/AKS
• Experience with cloud security protocols and best practices

Plusses:

• Advanced Azure Architecture Certifications

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting