Hybrid and Multicloud Architect

Q8; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification support

Remote-friendly

Job summary

Q8 is seeking a senior Cloud Architect to design and lead hybrid and multicloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP. You will drive secure, scalable architectures and migrations, aligning governance with business goals, while mentoring teams and optimizing costs.

You will collaborate with stakeholders and vendors, advancing platform engineering, automation, and incident readiness in a remote, international setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in IT, Information Security, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and cloud architecture.
• Experience designing AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform solutions.
• Ability to build hybrid and multicloud environments with flexibility and no vendor lock-in.
• Automation of infrastructure using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, or Pulumi.
• Hands-on with Docker and Kubernetes and modern platform engineering concepts.
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices including IAM, encryption, and Zero Trust.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, SOC 2, or GDPR compliance.
• Ability to design secure, scalable networks across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Proficiency in monitoring with Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, Azure Monitor, or CloudWatch.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement hybrid and multicloud architectures meeting security and compliance needs.
• Lead cloud migrations end-to-end from assessment to optimization.
• Define and enforce cloud governance frameworks and best practices.
• Partner with teams to build architectures that boost performance and reliability.
• Translate new technologies into practical, scalable solutions.
• Optimize cloud usage and costs through monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Guide engineers and operations teams, building confidence and ownership.
• Manage vendors and negotiate cloud service agreements that deliver value.
• Maintain clear documentation and standards across the architecture.

Skills

Cloud architecture

IAM & security

Zero Trust

Cost optimization

Stakeholder communication

Analytical mindset

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in IT / Information Security or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Pulumi

ARM

Docker

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

Datadog

Azure Monitor

CloudWatch

Job description

Design cloud ecosystems that connect, scale, and drive the future

Remote | International role | Full-time

Cloud is evolving fast. And you?

You shape on-premises systems with cloud platforms and turn complexity into scalable, secure solutions. Your work drives agility, performance, and growth across the organization. This is where architecture meets real business impact.

Your biggest challenge

You design and lead a cloud landscape that performs today and scales for tomorrow. You bring structure, security, and flexibility together in one clear strategy.

• Design and implement hybrid and multicloud architectures that meet business, security, and compliance needs
• Lead cloud migrations end-to-end—from assessment to optimization—and ensure smooth transitions across platforms
• Define and enforce cloud governance frameworks, policies, and best practices
• Partner with teams to build architectures that boost performance, scalability, and reliability
• Explore new technologies and translate them into practical, forward-looking solutions
• Optimize cloud usage and control costs through smart monitoring and continuous improvement
• Guide engineers and operations teams. Your leadership builds confidence, ownership, and expertise
• Manage vendors and negotiate cloud service agreements that deliver value
• Keep architecture clear and structured with strong documentation and standards

This is you

• You hold a master’s degree in IT, Information Security, or a related field
• You bring 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and cloud architecture
• You design solutions across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, and understand their core services inside out
• You build hybrid and multicloud environments that avoid lock-in and stay flexible
• You automate infrastructure using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, or Pulumi
• You work with Docker and Kubernetes and understand modern platform engineering
• You apply cloud security best practices, including IAM, encryption, and Zero Trust principles
• You understand compliance frameworks like ISO 27001, SOC 2, or GDPR
• You design secure, scalable networks across cloud and on-premises environments
• You monitor performance with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, Azure Monitor, or CloudWatch
• You optimize costs and improve efficiency with a sharp, analytical mindset
• You communicate clearly, influence stakeholders, and take ownership

Certifications like AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, or TOGAF strengthen your profile.

You take initiative, think ahead, and keep improving.

What do you get in return?

• A key role with real responsibility and visibility across an international organization
• The opportunity to shape a future-proof cloud strategy and make a lasting impact
• An environment where you connect with experts and grow through learning, coaching, and new challenges
• Flexibility in how you work, with attention to your work-life balance
• A strong salary package with extra-legal benefits aligned with your experience

Here, you build more than architecture. You build the foundation for what’s next.

Ready for a job with drive?

Step in, take the lead, and shape the future of cloud. You’ll hear from us soon.