Cloud Solutions Architect

Allied Consultants, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive pay rates

Medical insurance

401(K) plan with company match

Flexible spending through a cafeteria plan

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Austin, Texas seeks a Cloud Solutions Architect with over 10 years of experience in cloud computing solutions. You will be responsible for designing scalable cloud architectures and leading migration strategies while collaborating with diverse teams. The position offers a hybrid work model allowing three days remote work and two days onsite. Excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of cloud security are essential. Join us in building cutting-edge solutions for Texas state agencies.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in architecting enterprise application solutions.
• Strong understanding of cloud architectures and service models like IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python and Java.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud computing initiatives and manage infrastructure planning.
• Design and develop scalable cloud applications.
• Implement migration strategies while ensuring data integrity.

Skills

Architecting cloud solutions

Machine Learning

Communication skills

Optimization skills

Collaboration

Education

Cloud certification (AWS, Azure, or Google)

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

AWS

Google Cloud Platform

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Technical Recruiter at Allied Consultants

Allied Consultants, Inc is a proudly Austin based firm with over 34 years of experience delivering top‑tier technical and business professionals within Texas State Agencies. We are currently seeking an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect to play a key role within a high‑impact technical services team.

Work Location: Austin, TX. Candidates must be and live within a 50 mile radius.
Hybrid: 3 days remote with 2 days (Mon & Wed) onsite.

Responsibilities

The cloud architect is responsible for the cloud computing initiatives within an organization and for directing the architectural aspects of a cloud brokering team across all aspects of IT and the business. Responsible for the planning and engineering of an organization’s cloud computing infrastructure and applications. Implements and designs hardware and software. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of cloud technology, including Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), or Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).

• Design, develop and maintain cloud application architecture that aligns with business goals and technical requirements.
• Design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud infrastructure that ensures best practices in cloud architecture.
• Assess the current infrastructure and identify components suitable for cloud migration; develop a comprehensive migration strategy, including timelines and resource allocation.
• Implement and validate the migration, ensuring data integrity and system functionality.
• Ensure cloud architecture complies with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Implement security measures to protect data and applications in the cloud.
• Monitor cloud system performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Implement solutions to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Provide guidance and support to other IT team members on cloud technologies and best practices.
• Stay updated with the latest cloud technologies and industry trends.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in cloud architecture and services.
• Guide technical and business decision‑makers on AI/Machine Learning/Deep Learning and generative AI projects, helping to map Azure, Google and AWS services.
• Analyze the services to extract technical and business insights that drive reference architectures, runbooks, and training content.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience architecting enterprise application solutions across on‑premises and cloud infrastructure.
• 8 years of experience:
  • Architecting solutions in one or more of the cloud platforms: GCP and AWS.
  • Architecting solutions that utilize fit‑for‑purpose service models such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
  • Experience in all phases of Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning solutions using AWS or Google technologies.
• Preferred:
  • 8 years of experience:
    • Strong understanding of virtual networks, VPNs, DNS, load balancers, and firewalls.
    • Understanding of cloud security frameworks, encryption, identity and access management (IAM), and compliance standards like GDPR, HIPAA, etc.
    • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
    • Proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, C#, and scripting languages for automation.
    • Knowledge of API design, development, and management, including RESTful and SOAP APIs.
    • Knowledge of microservices, serverless architectures, and cloud‑native application development.
    • Ability to analyze and optimize cloud costs while maintaining performance and reliability.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate cloud strategies and solutions to stakeholders.
    • Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams, including developers, administrators, and business leaders.
    • Skills in monitoring and analyzing system performance to ensure optimal cloud operations.
  • 6 years of experience with AWS technologies like Bedrock, SageMaker, Redshift, EC2, Data Pipeline, Kinesis and EMR.
  • 6 years of experience with AI services like Transcribe or Google technologies like Vertex AI platform, Agent Builder, and other toolsets.
  • 1 year of cloud certification: e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect.

Overview

• Highly competitive pay rates
• Local support staff for responsive, personal service
• Medical insurance (with employer cost sharing)
• Life insurance
• 401(K) plan with company match
• Flexible spending through a cafeteria plan

Allied Consultants is a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Candidates selected for interviews will be subject to a criminal background check and may be required to pass a drug screening, in compliance with federal and state regulations. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of these checks.