Cloud Architect

Kelly Services; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401(k) with company contribution

Continuing education assistance andtu

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is seeking a senior IT Cloud Architect to shape cloud architecture decisions, lead migration efforts, and set cloud governance across a national Azure-focused environment.

You will operate at design and execution levels, mentor teams, and ensure security and compliance with frameworks like NIST and CMMC, while communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT architecture experience with a focus on cloud computing.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, including AD, cloud security, and governance.
• Proven experience leading cloud migration projects from assessment through execution.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and oversee cloud solutions for the organization.
• Lead cloud migration initiatives and drive optimization of cloud resources.
• Mentor teammates and ensure documentation and governance practices are followed.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Azure

Cloud migration leadership

Networking & security

IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation/ARM)

DevOps & CI/CD

Security frameworks (NIST/CMMC/SOC-2)

Active Directory administration

Communication & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

ARM templates

Azure AD

Job description

$70 - $90

A well-established engineering and environmental consulting firm is hiring a full-time IT Cloud Architect to serve as a senior technical leader within their IT organization. This is a direct hire opportunity with a company that has a national footprint and a mature IT environment built heavily around Microsoft Azure. The role carries real strategic weight - you will be shaping cloud architecture decisions, leading migration efforts, and setting the standards the broader IT and development teams follow.

This is the kind of position where your fingerprints will be on the infrastructure for years to come. The company is looking for someone who can operate at both the design level and the execution level, engage confidently with leadership and cross-functional teams, and help elevate the people around them through mentorship and strong documentation practices. If you are a cloud architect who wants more than a maintenance role and is drawn to organizations where security and governance are taken seriously - including compliance frameworks like NIST and CMMC - this is worth a close look.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8 or more years of experience in IT architecture with a focused emphasis on cloud computing
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, including Active Directory, cloud security, and governance
• Proven experience leading cloud migration projects from assessment through execution and optimization
• Strong understanding of networking, security, virtualization, and storage in cloud environments
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline integration
• Working knowledge of IT security control frameworks including NIST 800-171, CMMC, SOC-2, or equivalent
• Strong Active Directory and Group Policy administration skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field - Master's degree preferred
• Excellent communication and analytical skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for varied audiences
• Experience with Agile, DevOps, or other modern IT delivery methodologies
• Willingness to occasionally work outside standard business hours and travel as needed

Desired Skills & Experience

• Relevant cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Professional Cloud Architect
• Experience with AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform in addition to Azure
• Project management experience in multi-team or enterprise IT environments
• Background in regulated industries where compliance documentation and audit readiness are routine

What You Will Be DoingTech Breakdown

• Microsoft Azure architecture, administration, and governance
• Cloud security standards and policy enforcement
• Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or equivalent
• Active Directory and identity management
• CI/CD pipeline oversight and DevOps collaboration

Daily Responsibilities

• 50% Architecture, design, and strategic cloud planning
• 30% Hands on implementation, migration work, and troubleshooting
• 20% Mentorship, documentation, and cross-team collaboration

The Offer

• Market-competitive compensation
• Profit sharing funded by the company

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Continuing education assistance and tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and advancement opportunities

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.