Cloud Architect

InterSources Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

InterSources Inc. is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to design OCI-focused architectures with multi-cloud capabilities such as AWS, Azure, and GCP. The role emphasizes governance, standards, and collaboration with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, secure cloud solutions.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with hybrid infrastructure, on-premises integrations, and Infrastructure‑as‑Code initiatives, ensuring robust architecture across hybrid setups.

Qualifications

• OCI certification required (Architect Professional or Architect Associate).
• Experience designing scalable, secure, multi/hybrid‑cloud architectures.
• Strong collaboration with business and tech teams to translate requirements into architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design cloud architectures focusing on OCI with multi-cloud support.
• Develop governance models and standards for OCI and other clouds.
• Lead or support engineering teams in architecture implementation.
• Capex/operational considerations for hybrid on‑prem and cloud environments.

Skills

OCI Architecture

Multi-Cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP)

Hybrid Infrastructure

Cloud Networking

Cloud DevOps

Cloud Security

Cloud FinOps

Architecture Documentation

Governance & Standards

Job description

On-site/Remote/Hybrid: Hybrid (3 days onsite/2 days remote)

Duration: 12 Months

Interview Process: Webcam or In-Person

Job Description

A current Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) certification (Architect Professional or Architect Associate) is required. Please submit certification credentials when available.

This role focuses on designing cloud architectures primarily for Oracle Cloud along with AWS, Azure, frameworks, governance models, and cloud standards for the organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience partnering with business stakeholders and technical teams to understand requirements and translate them into scalable, secure, multi/hybrid‑cloud architectures. This role may require guiding engineering teams or supplementing their skill sets. A strong foundation in on‑premises infrastructure is essential due to hybrid integrations and migration initiatives. The organization is also planning to expand Infrastructure‑as‑Code capabilities.

Extensive experience with cloud servers and environments with configuration, patching, network and VLAN configuration, backups, system monitoring and alerts.

Key Skills

OCI: 6–9 years

Azure / AWS / GCP: 1–2 years each (nice to have)

Hybrid Infrastructure: 4–6 years

Cloud Networking: 4–6 years

Cloud DevOps / Automation: 4–6 years

Cloud Security: 2–3 years

Cloud FinOps: 1–2 years

Architecture Documentation (Visio or Abacus): 2–3 years

Deep expertise in cloud platforms, services, governance, frameworks, and best practices

Proficiency in OCI is mandatory. The architect will focus on developing architectures, standards, and governance models for the OCI platform. Experience across other cloud providers is a plus for multi‑cloud initiatives.

• Database Technologies: Oracle RAC, ASM, Data Guard, Golden Gate, RMAN, Database licensing
• Product Architecture and roadmap, its assessment
• Linux or network administrator skills a plus
• Architecture: High Availability, Disaster Recovery, Multi-Cloud Architecture.