Cloud Architect | $80/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; United States; On-site; USD 41,328 - 110,208; Part time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles seeks a Cloud Architect for a remote contract role. You will review cloud designs, craft architecture docs, and improve security, scalability, and automation across AWS/Azure/GCP with Kubernetes at the core.

You will develop automation, enhance deployment strategies, and address security/compliance risks while communicating complex concepts to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Expertise in designing and managing cloud infra across AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Hands-on with Kubernetes and containerized environments.
• Proficient in Python, Bash or PowerShell scripting.
• Deep understanding of cloud security, networking, and scalability concepts.
• Clear and concise communication of complex technical topics.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess cloud infrastructure designs, recommending improvements and best practices.
• Create and refine architecture documentation to support robust, scalable, and secure environments.
• Leverage expertise in Kubernetes to enhance container orchestration, deployment, and scaling strategies.
• Develop automation scripts to streamline cloud operations, integration, and monitoring.
• Contribute real-world cloud infrastructure scenarios to help advance AI understanding in this domain.
• Identify and resolve potential security or compliance risks within cloud environments.

Skills

Multi-cloud

Kubernetes

Scripting

Cloud security

Communication

Tools

Kubernetes

Job description

Position: Cloud Architect

Type: Contract

Compensation: $30 - $80/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10-40 hrs/week

Role Responsibilities

• Review and assess cloud infrastructure designs, recommending improvements and best practices.
• Create and refine architecture documentation to support robust, scalable, and secure environments.
• Leverage expertise in Kubernetes to enhance container orchestration, deployment, and scaling strategies.
• Develop automation scripts to streamline cloud operations, integration, and monitoring.
• Contribute real-world cloud infrastructure scenarios to help advance AI understanding in this domain.
• Identify and resolve potential security or compliance risks within cloud environments.

Requirements:

• Have demonstrated expertise in designing and managing cloud infrastructure using AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Have strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerized environments.
• Be proficient in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Possess a deep understanding of cloud security, networking, and scalability concepts.
• Have the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.