Cloud Solution Architect

Zoomcar; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 182,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

11 paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick leave

Comprehensive leave program

Job summary

Zoomcar is seeking a Cloud Solution Architect to join our Cloud Security Consulting team. The individual will lead efforts in cloud security technology and deliver consulting services to clients. Ideal candidates will possess substantial experience with both public and private cloud platforms, demonstrating expertise in AI solutions.

This role entails developing cloud security blueprints and collaborating with various teams, while also providing expert guidance. The position offers a competitive salary range of $182,000–$222,000 and various benefits, ensuring a comprehensive support system for our employees.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in roles like Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect, or Software Architect.
• Deep knowledge of AWS, Azure, GCP, or NSX.
• Experience building agentic AI applications is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in CI/CD, DevOps tools, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in creating multi-cloud and hybrid cloud security blueprints.
• Provide expert guidance on cloud security design and architecture.
• Dedicate time to ongoing training and education on new technologies.
• Publish public content such as whitepapers and blogs.

Skills

Public cloud technologies

Private cloud technologies

Software development

Network security

Application security

Generative AI

Agentic AI

Presentation skills

Documentation skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

NSX

Ansible

CloudFormation

Azure ARM

Python

Java

Job description

Cloud Solution Architect

This individual will be part of the Cloud Security Consulting team and will serve as a center of excellence for specific cloud security technology areas and associated Fortinet products and solutions. They must be comfortable presenting to customers at all levels and capable of delivering paid consulting services and proof of concepts.

Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of public and/or private cloud technologies, software development experience, network and application security expertise, and experience with Generative AI and Agentic AI. The role includes four primary areas of responsibility:

1) Cloud and AI Security Solution Expert

• Assist customers in creating multi-cloud and hybrid cloud security blueprints, with a focus on vendor-neutral and cloud-agnostic design and implementation of best practices
• Collaborate with team members to develop agentic AI applications that effectively address customer challenges in cloud and cybersecurity domains
• Become an expert in Fortinet products within cloud solutions
• Maintain knowledge of competitive products and services
• Respond to industry analyst inquiries and conduct demonstrations

2) Trusted Advisor

• Attend customer meetings and provide expert guidance on cloud security design and architecture
• Develop custom architecture and automation code based on customer requirements for cloud deployments
• Publish reference architectures for specific use cases

3) Continuous Learner

• Dedicate a portion of time to ongoing training and education on new technologies
• Lead technical webinars and hands‑on demonstrations
• Contributed to advanced course materials for the NSE Institute
• Support training teams at SE training events

4) Evangelist

• Publish public content such as whitepapers and blogs on key technology topics
• Develop in-depth architecture papers supporting technology adoption decisions
• Actively network within the industry to build relationships and increase awareness

Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience in roles such as Sales Engineer, Consulting SE, Software Architect, or Solution Architect within cloud, networking, infrastructure, and/or cybersecurity industries
• Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with one or more public or private cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, NSX)
• Proficiency in modern software architecture, including CI/CD, DevOps tools (Ansible, CloudFormation, Azure ARM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), scalability, and API-first design
• Experience building agentic AI applications is highly desirable
• Working knowledge of Python, Java, or other programming languages
• Cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect or GCP Cloud Architect are preferred
• Experience designing and building applications using containers and serverless technologies is a plus
• Strong presentation and demonstration skills
• Excellent documentation and technical writing abilities
• 5+ years of experience with cloud solutions, virtual platforms, and software development
• Proficiency in English
• Comfortable with public speaking

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• Graduate degree preferred

Additional Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary range for this full-time position is $182,000–$222,000. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, and a comprehensive leave program.

Salary ranges are determined based on factors such as labor market conditions, job type, job level, and individual qualifications, including experience, skills, and geographic location.

All roles are eligible for participation in the Fortinet Equity program. Bonus eligibility is determined at the time of hire and reviewed annually at the company’s discretion.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.

Fortinet is looking for a Cloud Solution Architect to assist our Cloud Security Consulting team.