Cloud Solution Architect

ZipRecruiter; San Antonio (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Cloud Solution Architect to design and manage cloud-based solutions critical for business success. This role involves collaborating with IT teams and stakeholders to ensure effective cloud migrations while enhancing performance, security, and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills in cloud computing and relevant certifications, combined with hands-on experience in managing cloud systems.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in IT infrastructure or cloud computing required.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud architectures that meet business requirements.
• Manage cloud strategy and adoption processes within the organization.
• Monitor and optimize cloud systems for performance and efficiency.

Skills

Cloud computing

Virtualization

Networking

Security

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Job Description

The Cloud Solution Architect plays a pivotal role in our organization, designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions that are crucial in meeting our business needs and aligning with our strategic goals. They collaborate with cloud providers, IT teams, and stakeholders to plan, execute, and optimize cloud migrations and deployments, with a keen focus on scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design and Implement Cloud Solutions: Develop and implement cloud architectures that meet specific business requirements, considering performance, security, and cost.
2. Lead cloud strategy and adoption: Create and manage cloud strategies, ensuring smooth organizational transition, and lead adoption processes.
3. Ensure infrastructure performance: Monitor, maintain, and optimize cloud systems to handle increasing workloads effectively.
4. Cloud Migration and Deployment: Plan, execute, and manage cloud migration projects securely and efficiently.
5. Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with IT teams, stakeholders, and cloud providers to align solutions with business needs and ensure effective communication.
6. Security and Compliance: Implement security measures to protect data and applications, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
7. Optimization and Innovation: Continuously monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure, exploring new technologies to improve efficiency and performance.

Skills and Qualifications:

1. Strong technical skills: Deep understanding of cloud computing, platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), virtualization, networking, security.
2. Problem-solving skills: Ability to troubleshoot and develop innovative solutions.
3. Communication skills: Clearly communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences and work effectively with teams.
4. Experience with cloud migration: Proven experience in planning and managing cloud migration projects.
5. Understanding of business requirements: Translate business needs into technical solutions aligned with goals.
6. Certifications: Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
7. Relevant experience: Bachelor's degree in a related field, with 2-3 years in IT infrastructure or cloud computing.

Note: THIS REMOTE POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CANDIDATES AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES.