Cloud & Infrastructure Enterprise Architect

Apex Systems, LLC; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Training & certification support

Career development resources

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems seeks a Cloud & Infrastructure Enterprise Architect to define information requirements and design scalable architectures across software, hardware, and communications for enterprise-wide initiatives in Houston.

The role focuses on ensuring compliance with standards, guiding a project team, and collaborating with leads and clients. Strong experience with Azure, GCP, AWS and TOGAF is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (CS/CE) required.
• 2–4 years of experience required.
• Experience with Azure, GCP, AWS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design enterprise cloud and infrastructure architecture to meet current and future needs.
• Provide daily supervision and guidance to staff and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Cloud & Infra Architecture

Technical Leadership

Software Design

Azure & GCP

AWS

TOGAF

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field (CS/CE)

Job description

# Cloud & Infrastructure Enterprise ArchitectApply**Job#: 3054032****Job Description:**The main function of an Enterprise Architect (Cloud & Infrastructure) is to establish system information requirements using analysis of information in the development of enterprise-wide or large-scale information systems.Job Responsibilities:• Designs architecture to include the software, hardware, and communications to support the total requirements as well as provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces• Ensures these systems are compatible and in compliance with the standards for agency IT architectures, and profiles of standards as they apply to the implementation and specific to the solution for the platform, integration with other systems, and the external interfaces• Ensures that the common operating environment is compliant. Evaluates analytically and systematically problems of work flows, organization and planning and develops appropriate corrective action• Provides daily supervision and direction to staffSkills:• Experience with broad technology delivery, including custom development using various development languages• Experience with providing technical leadership, mentoring on software engineering design, development, and frameworks, analyzing alternatives, and presenting technical options to leads and clients• Experience with driving technical planning and solutions for small software portfolio, including authoring or managing the development of software designs, managing vendor evaluations, and justifying technical recommendations• Ability to apply fundamental concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments• Requires practical experience and training• Requires experience with Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)• Experience with Aura and Amazon Web Services (AWS) preferred• Knowledge or certification in TOGAF preferredEducation/Experience:• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required. MBA or other related advanced degree preferred• 2-4 years experience required *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Houston, TX, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** September 29, 2026**Pay Range:** $70 - $80 per hour