Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Air InfoSec; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Air InfoSec LLC in Austin, TX seeks a Cloud Solutions Architect II to lead cloud initiatives within the DCO Service Delivery organization. This senior role guides architecture across SaaS/PaaS/IaaS, applying agile practices and collaborating with CTO, enterprise architects, and stakeholder teams to modernize IT infrastructure.

The role emphasizes designing scalable cloud solutions, implementing IaC pipelines, ensuring HIPAA/compliance, and driving multi-team coordination in a hybrid work

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with computer systems, information technology equipment, and operating systems.
• 7+ years of experience with cloud technologies and services from major providers (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• 7+ years of experience with cloud delivery models (PaaS, SaaS, IaaS).
• 7+ years of experience with agile (scrum) methodologies and ceremonies.
• 7+ years of experience with cloud-based services and architectures.
• 7+ years of experience with cloud DevOps, CI/CD, containers, and Kubernetes.
• 7+ years of experience with automation using Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates.
• 7+ years of experience with monitoring, logging, and cloud operations tools.
• 7+ years of experience in architecture for software/data projects and strong analytical skills.
• 7+ years coordinating multiple assignments and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead DCO Service Delivery strategic efforts for project delivery and operations.
• Develop architectural blueprints, topologies, and specs supporting business requirements with cloud services.
• Serve as lead cloud engineer guiding initiatives addressing business needs.
• Perform advanced systems analysis including requirements and improvements.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives across agency systems and IT groups.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code and pipelines to streamline deployments.
• Ensure designs comply with data security requirements (HIPAA, HHSC practices).
• Design and administer scalable cloud-based systems and integrate reporting.
• Lead solution implementation, including testing, and deployment.
• Identify gaps between current and desired states and plan improvements.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Kubernetes

CI/CD

IaC

AWS/Azure/GCP

Security/compliance

Agile (Scrum)

Networking

DevOps

Documentation

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

AWS CloudFormation

Azure Resource Manager

Visio

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Austin, United States | Posted on 09/03/2026

• Client Name Texas Health and Human Services Commission
• Date Opened 09/03/2026
• Job Type Contract
• Required Skills
  • systems analysis
  • information technology
  • +26
• Work Location Arrangement Hybrid
• Work Experience 7 years
• Application Deadline 09/11/2026 17:00
• No. of Hours 2008
• Target Date 10/12/2026
• Contract End Date 08/31/2027
• Industry Government & Public Sector
• City Austin
• State/Province Texas
• Country United States

Job Description

The Cloud Solutions Architect will support the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in leading cloud computing initiatives within the Data Center Operations (DCO) Service Delivery organization. This position performs advanced, senior-level technology architecture work supporting HHS-wide technology needs, working closely with DCO Service Delivery Management, the CTO, HHS Enterprise Architects, portfolio managers, application development teams, and business stakeholders. The role focuses on IT modernization and transformation initiatives, including the design and architecture of cloud infrastructure across SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS delivery models. The Cloud Solutions Architect 2 will act independently or as part of a workgroup, applying agile development practices, and is responsible for the quality and timely delivery of assigned work. This position operates under minimal direction with considerable latitude for independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead DCO Service Delivery strategic efforts supporting both project delivery and steady-state operations.
• Develop architectural blueprints, network topologies, and technical specifications that support business requirements through appropriate cloud services.
• Serve as lead cloud engineer, defining, guiding, and delivering technology initiatives that address specific business needs.
• Perform advanced, senior-level computer systems analysis, including planning, assessment of user requirements, and identification of system improvements.
• Drive and lead cross-functional initiatives involving agency systems, IT groups, and other state entities, including coordination, planning, and scheduling.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and integration pipelines to streamline deployments and scale resources.
• Ensure solution designs comply with applicable data security requirements, including HIPAA and HHSC best practices.
• Design, develop, and administer highly scalable systems across cloud-based provider services, including reporting and system integration.
• Lead and participate in solution implementation, including problem-solving, systems analysis, code development or revision, testing, and installation.
• Identify gaps between current and desired technical states and develop approaches to close them, including collaboration with HHS IT groups.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 7 years of experience with the limitations and capabilities of computer systems, information technology equipment, applicable programming languages, computer hardware and software, and computer operating systems.
• 7 years of experience with new cloud technologies and the analytical services available from major cloud services providers.
• 7 years of experience with cloud delivery models: PaaS, SaaS, IaaS.
• 7 years of experience with agile (scrum) methodology and scrum ceremonies.
• 7 years of experience with cloud-based services for AWS, Microsoft Azure, or GCP.
• 7 years of experience with cloud-based network design principles.
• 7 years of experience in data governance, security, and compliance in cloud environments.
• 7 years of experience in technical writing and diagramming, including proficiency with modeling and mapping tools (e.g., Visio), the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and MS Project.
• 7 years of experience as a technology architect for software development, data analytics, performance management systems, or data warehousing projects, with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• 7 years of experience analyzing technology systems capabilities, limitations, defects, and business problems to draw evidence‑based conclusions and devise solutions.
• 7 years of experience with cloud computing DevOps principles (CI/CD), containerization, deploying and configuring microservices, and Kubernetes architecture deployment, scaling, and maintenance.
• 7 years of experience supporting application Kubernetes clusters and serverless infrastructure, including APIs pertaining to cloud infrastructure services and integrations.
• 7 years of experience with cloud automation using Ansible, Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates.
• 7 years of experience with cloud and performance monitoring, auditing, logging, and operations tools such as Sysdig Secure (CNAPP), Dynatrace, and cloud native toolsets (AWS CloudWatch, GCP Cloud Operations, Azure Monitor, OCI Monitoring).
• 7 years of experience with automation using command language scripting (Bash, Korn, PowerShell, Cloud CLI, Kubernetes Helm) and third‑party tools.
• 7 years of experience with declarative and imperative languages (YAML, JSON, Ruby, HCL) and infrastructure‑as‑code tools (Ansible, Docker, Terraform).
• 7 years of experience working under pressure while managing multiple overlapping deadlines and handling multiple cross‑agency projects.
• 7 years of experience coordinating multiple assignments and projects, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines.
• 7 years of experience leading and providing direction to team members.
• 7 years of experience leading the creation of best practices and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8 years of experience with the limitations and capabilities of computer systems, information technology equipment, applicable programming languages, computer hardware and software, and computer operating systems.
• 8 years of experience with new cloud technologies and the analytical services available from major cloud services providers.
• 8 years of experience with cloud delivery models: PaaS, SaaS, IaaS.
• 8 years of experience with cloud-based services for AWS, Microsoft Azure, or GCP.
• 8 years of experience with cloud-based network design principles.
• Experience with cloud computing DevOps principles (CI/CD), containerization, deploying and configuring microservices, and Kubernetes architecture deployment, scaling, and maintenance.
• 8 years of experience with declarative and imperative languages (YAML, JSON, Ruby, HCL) and infrastructure‑as‑code tools (Ansible, Docker, Terraform).
• Knowledge of and/or hands‑on experience with cloud database services (relational/NoSQL and SQL/Oracle), data lakes, and cloud ETL/ELT best practices across structured and unstructured data.
• 8 years of experience architecting, engineering, or developing enterprise IT solutions in cloud and hybrid environments.
• 5 years of knowledge of AI services and configuration available from major cloud services providers.
• 5 years of knowledge of data pipelines, ETL processes, and big data frameworks.

Additional Requirements

• Candidates may be required to submit to and satisfy a criminal background check, as authorized by Texas law.
• Candidates must be local to the Austin, Texas area, within a 50-mile radius.

Work Location and Schedule

Location: 701 W. 51st, Austin, Texas 78751.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding state holidays; work outside normal business hours on weekends, evenings, and holidays may be required as needed and must be pre-approved.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, with 3 days remote and 2 days (Thursday and Friday) required onsite.

Air InfoSec, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.