Hybrid Cloud Architect – Azure & Multi-Cloud

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; Wakefield, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC is seeking a Cloud Architect for a 12-month contract to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure cloud solutions across Azure (preferred), AWS, and GCP. You will lead migrations, enforce governance, and mentor junior staff while driving innovation amid a large enterprise transformation.

The role is hybrid with three days in the office and is open to Wakefield, MA and other locations including DC, Sacramento, Toronto, Dallas, Vancouver, Denver or Honolulu,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT or related field. Master's preferred.
• 8+ years IT architecture with a cloud focus.
• Expertise in at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Azure preferred.
• Strong networking, security, virtualization, and storage concepts in cloud environments.
• Experience with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with priority and deadline management.
• Project management experience and familiarity with Agile/DevOps or other IT delivery methodologies.
• Strong understanding of Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Azure.
• Understanding of IT Security Controls (NIST 800-171, CMMC, SOC-2 or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• 70% Cloud Environment work - Azure (preferred), AWS or GCP.
• 10% Networking, security, virtualization, and storage concepts in cloud environments.
• 10% IaC tools -Terraform, Cloud Formation, ARM Templates
• 10% Other technologies / DevOps and CI/CD tools.
• 80% Hands On -Design and architect cloud-based solutions that meet business and technical requirements across Azure (preferred), AWS and GCP.
• 20% Work with cross-functional teams to design cloud infrastructures, spearhead migration efforts, and ensure top-notch security and governance.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Azure

AWS

GCP

Networking

Security

IaC

DevOps

Migration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

ARM templates

Job description

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC is seeking a Cloud Architect for a 12-month contract to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure cloud solutions across Azure (preferred), AWS, and GCP. You will lead migrations, enforce governance, and mentor junior staff while driving innovation amid a large enterprise transformation.

The role is hybrid with three days in the office and is open to Wakefield, MA and other locations including DC, Sacramento, Toronto, Dallas, Vancouver, Denver or Honolulu,