Cloud Architect

Total Quality Logistics; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Health, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Continuous education reimbursement

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Cloud Architect to design, implement, and manage cloud solutions that support business goals. This mid-senior level role requires at least 3 years of architecture experience and 7 years of engineering with Azure. Ideal candidates should be familiar with networking, security principles, and have a background in DevOps. The position offers a hybrid work environment with competitive compensation including bonuses and various perks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Cloud Architecture experience.
• 7+ years of Cloud Engineering experience with Azure.
• Familiarity with programming languages, UML, and systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop cloud architecture solutions using Azure services.
• Migrate workloads from SUSE Rancher to AKS.
• Author and review Terraform modules according to best practices.
• Design hub-spoke network topologies and collaborate on security architecture.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

Azure Services

Networking Fundamentals

Security Principles

DevOps Practices

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Terraform

ArgoCD

Job description

Job Overview

The Cloud Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing Cloud Native and hybrid cloud solutions that support the organization’s business objectives. This role requires expertise in cloud platforms, architecture, and the ability to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and reliable cloud environments.

What’s in it for you:

• Base salary of $160,000-$200,000 + performance bonus and long-term incentive program
• Position based in Cincinnati, OH, Charlotte, NC or Tampa, FL – relocation assistant provided
• Access to the latest emerging technologies
• Reimbursement for continuous education and technical training
• TQL's IT Team offers a hybrid work environment with the ability to work remotely 40 hours per month
• Health, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Perks including employee discounts, financial wellness planning, tuition reimbursement and more
• Certified Great Place to Work and voted a 2019-2026 Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT

What you’ll be doing:

• Design and develop cloud architecture solutions leveraging Azure services (e.g., App Services, AKS, Logic Apps, Function Apps, Key Vault, Storage, VMs)
• Influence and support the migration of workloads from SUSE Rancher to AKS, including networking, service mesh, and observability considerations.
• Author and review Terraform modules; enforce internal standards and best practices for IaC
• Design and maintain hub-spoke network topologies, private endpoints, NSGs, and Azure Firewall configurations. Collaborate on security architecture and compliance initiatives
• Ensure cloud solutions are secure, cost-effective, and meet performance requirements in partnership with FinOps and other teams
• Identify the enterprises top priorities and accurately convert business needs and expectations to requirements
• Influence and enhance deployment workflows using ArgoCD and related tooling.
• Actively participate in the Enterprise Architecture Center of Excellence
• Coach and mentor junior engineers; collaborate with shared services teams

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; advanced degree preferred
• 3+ years of Cloud Architecture
• 7+ years of Cloud Engineering experience with Azure
• Networking fundamentals (hub-spoke, private endpoints, hybrid connectivity)
• Security principles (RBAC, NSGs, Azure Firewall)
• Troubleshooting in complex cloud environments
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements for cloud environments.
• Knowledge of common programming languages (C#, Python, etc), common diagramming notations (UML, IE, etc.) and Windows and Linux systems preferred

Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1 etc.) will not be considered.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: Truck Transportation