Cloud Architect / Azure / Local Remote to Boston, MA Area

Motion Recruitment; Wakefield (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Part time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is hiring a Cloud Architect for a 12-month contract focused on an enterprise transformation. You will design, implement, and manage scalable cloud solutions across Azure (preferred), AWS, and GCP while ensuring security and governance.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead migrations, mentor junior staff, and stay ahead of emerging technologies to meet organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in IT architecture, with a focus on cloud computing.
• Proven expertise in at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Azure preferred.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, virtualization, and storage concepts in cloud environments.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage changing priorities
• Project management experience and familiarity with Agile, DevOps, or other modern IT delivery methodologies.
• Strong understanding of Active Directory and Group Policy
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure
• Understanding of IT Security Controls (NIST 800-171, CMMC, SOC-2 or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure cloud architectures across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Lead cloud migration projects and ensure governance and cost efficiency.
• Mentor junior staff and document solutions for reuse across the organization.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Azure

AWS

GCP

Infrastructure as Code

DevOps & CI/CD

Networking & security in cloud

Active Directory & Group Policy

Project management / Agile

Communication & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

ARM templates

Job description

An engineering and technical consulting organization is hiring a Cloud Architect to join their team on a contract basis. They are going through a large enterprise transformation. Over the last few years, they have acquired 12 companies and are in the process of getting everyone on the same technology platform. As a result, this has created a lot of high impact architecture and infrastructure work.

As a Cloud Architect you will play a key technical leadership role, designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions using platforms like Microsoft Azure (preferred), AWS, and GCP. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect cloud infrastructures, lead migration projects, and uphold rigorous security and governance standards. By providing professional, courteous support and clear documentation, you'll ensure user satisfaction and mentor junior staff, all while staying ahead of emerging technologies and driving innovation to meet organizational objectives.

This is a hybrid role, 3 days in the office and they are open to hiring in Wakefield, MA as well as DC, Sacramento, Toronto, Dallas, Vancouver, Denver or Honolulu.

Contract Duration: 12 months, with potential for conversion.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in IT architecture, with a focus on cloud computing.
• Proven expertise in at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Azure preferred.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, virtualization, and storage concepts in cloud environments.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage changing priorities
• Project management experience and familiarity with Agile, DevOps, or other modern IT delivery methodologies.
• Strong understanding of Active Directory and Group Policy
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure
• Understanding of IT Security Controls (NIST 800-171, CMMC, SOC-2 or equivalent)

Desired Skills & Experience

• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Professional Cloud Architect are highly desirable.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours and travel when required

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 70% Cloud Environment work - Azure (preferred), AWS or GCP
• 10% Networking, security, virtualization, and storage concepts in cloud environments
• 10% IaC tools -Terraform, Cloud Formation, ARM Templates
• 10% Other technologies / DevOps and CI/CD tools.

Daily Responsibilities

• 80% Hands On -Design and architect cloud-based solutions that meet business and technical requirements across Azure (preferred), AWS and GCP.
• 20% Work with cross-functional teams to design cloud infrastructures, spearhead migration efforts, and ensure top-notch security and governance.