Senior Cloud Architect

Russell Tobin; Downey (CA); Hybrid; USD 82,656 - 110,208; Full time

Job summary

A state organization is looking for a Senior Cloud Architect in Downey, CA, offering a hybrid work environment. Responsibilities include designing scalable cloud architectures and managing complex network solutions across AWS and Azure platforms. Candidates should have over 6 years of relevant experience, strong skills in hybrid connectivity, and a Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering. The position is contract-based for 12+ months, with a pay rate of $60–$80/hr depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in cloud network engineering across AWS and Azure.
• Hands-on expertise with hybrid connectivity, BGP, VPC/VNet peering, and multi-cloud architectures.
• Strong network security experience including Security Groups and firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable cloud network architectures.
• Build fault-tolerant multi-region network solutions.
• Deploy and maintain cloud-native/security controls.

Skills

Cloud network engineering

Hybrid connectivity expertise

Network security

AWS and Azure environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Engineering

Tools

AWS Transit Gateway

Azure ExpressRoute

Job description

Our client, a state organization, is looking to hire a Senior Cloud Architect in Downey, CA.

Job Title: Senior Cloud Architect
Location: Downey, CA (Hybrid - 2-3 days/week onsite)
Duration: Contract - 12+ months
Pay Rate Range: $60–$80/hr (depending on experience)

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable cloud network architectures across AWS and Azure environments
• Build highly available, fault‑tolerant, multi‑region and multi‑AZ network solutions with failover and resiliency strategies
• Configure hybrid connectivity using AWS Transit Gateway, Azure ExpressRoute, and Megaport services (VXC provisioning)
• Manage traffic flow, routing optimization, and performance across distributed cloud networks
• Deploy and maintain load balancers, virtual firewalls, and cloud‑native/network security controls

Requirements

• 6+ years of cloud network engineering experience across AWS and Azure
• Hands‑on expertise with hybrid connectivity, BGP, VPC/VNet peering, and multi‑cloud architectures
• Strong experience with network security (Security Groups, NSGs, ACLs, firewalls, NVA appliances)
• Bachelor’s degree in IT/Engineering + relevant certifications (AWS Advanced Networking, AWS Solutions Architect, or Azure Network Engineer; CISSP, Security+, or CEH preferred)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.