Senior Cloud Platform Architect: Secure, Scalable Foundations

Axiom-Path; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom-Path in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking a senior cloud architect to lead the architecture for core cloud platform capabilities. This role involves shaping standards, influencing enterprise strategies, and ensuring secure and scalable cloud foundations.

The ideal candidate will have significant hands-on experience with cloud IaaS and PaaS, along with a strong understanding of security, networking, and automation practices. Cloud certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior or lead cloud architect.
• Hands-on experience with cloud IaaS and PaaS services.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking and connectivity.
• Experience in designing cloud landing zones and governance models.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture for cloud infrastructure capabilities.
• Define cloud platform patterns and standards.
• Partner with technical teams to align architecture with enterprise needs.
• Design scalable cloud foundations supporting operational readiness.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Infrastructure-as-code

Cloud networking

Security guardrails

Communication skills

Education

Cloud certifications (Azure, AWS, or GCP preferred)

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

CloudFormation

Job description

Axiom-Path in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking a senior cloud architect to lead the architecture for core cloud platform capabilities. This role involves shaping standards, influencing enterprise strategies, and ensuring secure and scalable cloud foundations.

The ideal candidate will have significant hands-on experience with cloud IaaS and PaaS, along with a strong understanding of security, networking, and automation practices. Cloud certifications are preferred.