A leading IT services firm in Dallas is seeking an experienced cloud architect to design, implement, and migrate cloud solutions. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in AWS and Azure, with strong expertise in cybersecurity and networking. This full-time position is tailored for someone who has a proven track record of delivering complex projects and leads cross-functional teams effectively.
Qualifications
18+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in cloud architecture roles.
Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Proven track record of delivering complex cloud transformation projects.
Responsibilities
Advise on public cloud services in AWS and Azure.
Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions.
Lead migration of legacy systems to cloud-native platforms.
Skills
Cloud technologies
Cybersecurity practices
Networking
Distributed computing
Microservices architecture
Communication skills
Education
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
Tools
AWS
Azure
GCP
Terraform
CloudFormation
Kubernetes
VMWare
OpenStack
OpenShift
Job description
Responsibilities
Experienced in both Cloud technologies and Delivery/Implementation/Execution of projects
Advise on the public cloud services in AWS and Azure – IaaS, PaaS, FaaS, DBaaS and AI Services
Analyse existing on-premises and cloud architectures to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define cloud architecture standards and best practices.
Lead the migration of legacy systems to cloud-native platforms.
Provide technical leadership in the areas of networking, distributed computing, microservices.
Ensure robust cybersecurity practices are integrated into all architectural designs.
Contribute to the development of Agentic AI platforms (experience in this area is a plus).
Drive delivery execution and ensure alignment with business goals and timelines.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
18+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in cloud architecture roles.
Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Computer networking and security
Distributed computing and systems design
Backups and Disaster Recovery
High availability and disaster recovery strategies
Microservices architecture and container orchestration (Kubernetes)
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.).
Proven track record of delivering complex cloud transformation projects.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Agentic AI platforms or autonomous AI systems.
Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Knowledge of virtualization technologies, such as VMWare, OpenStack, OpenShift etc.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering, Information Technology, and Strategy/Planning
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting, Real Estate, and Financial Services