Evergreen - Cloud Architect

JW Affinity IT; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JW Affinity IT in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect to lead secure, scalable enterprise cloud initiatives, shaping reference architectures and governance across the organization. You will drive large migrations, hybrid-cloud designs, and cost-optimization, partnering with technical and executive stakeholders to ensure reliable, compliant, and innovative technology outcomes.

The role demands strong communication, strategic thinking, and technical leadership to guide

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years infrastructure/solution architecture experience, including 5+ years cloud architecture.
• Expert knowledge of Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud; networking, security, high availability, and disaster recovery.

Responsibilities

• Leads the design and governance of secure, scalable cloud solutions aligned with district technology strategy.
• Defines reference architectures, migration patterns, integration standards, security guardrails, disaster-recovery approaches, and cost-optimization practices while advising technical and executive stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication and technical

Cloud architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field

Job description

Dallas, United States | Posted on 08/03/2026

JW Affinity IT is continuously buildingconnections with Professionals who are interested in future rolessupporting secure enterprise network environments.

If you have professional experience in therelevant field, we look forward to connecting with you!

About This Pipeline

Applying to this evergreen posting places youinto our talent community for consideration as new openings arise thatalign with your background.

Leads the design and governance of secure, scalable, resilientcloud solutions aligned with district technology strategy. Definesreference architectures, migration patterns, integration standards,security guardrails, disaster-recovery approaches, andcost-optimization practices while advising technical and executive stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computerscience, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years ofinfrastructure/solution architecture experience, including 5+ yearsin cloud architecture
• Expert knowledge of Azure, AWS,or Google Cloud architecture, networking, identity, security,automation, high availability, and disaster recovery
• Experience leading largemigrations and hybrid-cloud designs
• Strong communication andtechnical leadership skills. Advanced cloud architect certificationstrongly preferred.

Equivalentcombinations of education, certifications, and relevantprofessional experience may be considered. Assignment-specificrequirements may apply.

JW Affinity ITis a full-service IT solutions provider supporting schools and private organizations with strategic, innovative technology projects. We take the time to understand our clients’ needs to successfully develop, implement, and manage each initiative. JW is a certified small, woman- and minority-owned business through the National Minority Supplier Development Council.

We are committed to fostering a diverse,inclusive, and innovative workplace where different perspectives leadto better IT solutions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcomeapplicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment.