Cloud Architect

Adroit; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance

Remote-friendly

Cloud certification reimbursement

Dedicated training budget

Job summary

A premier IT solutions company in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Cloud Architect to design enterprise-grade cloud environments for Fortune 100 clients. The role involves leading cloud migration strategies, defining cloud governance, and collaborating with security teams. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of cloud architecture experience across AWS, Azure, or GCP, along with proficiency in Terraform, cloud security, and containerization. Competitive compensation and a flexible work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on cloud architecture experience with AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Proven track record designing and delivering production cloud environments.
• Deep knowledge of cloud networking: VPCs, peering, and DNS.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design scalable, highly available multi-cloud solutions across AWS, Azure and GCP.
• Lead cloud migration planning and execution.
• Define cloud governance frameworks and security policies.

Skills

Cloud architecture experience with AWS

Cloud architecture experience with Azure

Cloud architecture experience with GCP

Cloud networking knowledge

IaC tools: Terraform

IaC tools: AWS CloudFormation

IaC tools: Azure Bicep

Cloud security expertise

Containerization experience with Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud certification (Associate or Professional)

Education

Cloud certification (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Tools

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

Azure Bicep

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Cloud Architect — Position Summary

Adroit Affine is seeking a Cloud Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise‑grade cloud environments for Fortune 100 clients across AWS, Azure and GCP. You will serve as a trusted technical advisor, shaping cloud strategies, guiding multi‑cloud migration programmes and ensuring every architecture is secure, resilient, cost‑optimised and aligned with business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and design scalable, highly available multi‑cloud solutions across AWS, Azure and GCP.
• Lead cloud migration planning and execution — lift‑and‑shift, re‑platform and re‑architect strategies.
• Define cloud governance frameworks: landing zones, security policies, network topology and identity management.
• Conduct cloud readiness assessments and produce detailed architecture blueprints and roadmaps.
• Collaborate with security teams to embed IAM, encryption and compliance controls.
• Drive FinOps initiatives — right‑sizing, reserved instance planning and cost allocation tagging.
• Review and approve architecture decisions from engineering teams.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert in customer‑facing engagements and executive presentations.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands‑on cloud architecture experience with AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Proven track record designing and delivering production cloud environments at enterprise scale.
• Deep knowledge of cloud networking: VPCs, peering, Transit Gateway, ExpressRoute, DNS.
• Strong experience with IaC tools: Terraform, AWS CloudFormation or Azure Bicep.
• Proficiency in cloud security: IAM, SCPs, Azure AD/Entra, CSPM tools.
• Experience with containerisation (Docker) and Kubernetes‑based platforms.
• Associate or Professional‑level cloud certification (AWS, Azure or GCP).

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Google Cloud Professional Architect or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Experience with multi‑tenancy SaaS architectures.
• Familiarity with TOGAF or other enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Experience with cloud‑native security: GuardDuty, Defender for Cloud, Security Command Center.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $75,000 – $125,000 based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance.
• Remote‑friendly with a modern Phoenix, AZ office.
• Cloud certification reimbursement and dedicated training budget.
• High‑impact client engagements with Fortune 100 enterprises.
• Leadership pathway: Principal Architect and Practice Lead tracks available.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands‑on cloud architecture experience with AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Strong Terraform / CloudFormation / Bicep IaC skills; cloud security and IAM expertise.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes; Associate or Professional‑level cloud certification.

About the Company

Adroit Affine is a premier IT solutions and staffing company headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. We partner with Fortune 100 enterprises across 10+ countries, delivering cloud transformation, cybersecurity, data analytics, DevOps and IT staffing services. Our team of 100+ trained professionals brings deep technical expertise and a commitment to measurable outcomes. We offer competitive compensation, certification reimbursement, a professional development budget and a collaborative culture where every engineer has the opportunity to make a real impact.