Senior Consultant - Cloud

Healthtech Inc; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordic Global is seeking an experienced Cloud Consultant to support healthcare organizations in modernizing infrastructure, optimizing cloud environments, and implementing scalable, secure cloud solutions. This W2-hourly contract role involves working with hospitals, health systems, and payer organizations to plan, design, and implement cloud-based platforms and services.

You will lead cloud assessments, migrations, and modernization projects, leverage Azure/AWS/GCP, and implement IaC with

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on cloud consulting, architecture or engineering experience.
• Healthcare clients or regulated healthcare environments experience.
• Expertise across major clouds: Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Experience migrations, hybrid cloud, containers, and DevOps practices.
• Scripting and automation proficiency (PowerShell, Python, Bash, CI/CD).
• Strong cloud security, identity, networking, and compliance understanding.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical expert for cloud strategy, architecture, migration and optimization.
• Lead cloud assessments, migrations and modernization projects for healthcare clients.
• Design secure, compliant, scalable cloud solutions across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Build IaC solutions using Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates or CloudFormation.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to integrate cloud with EHRs, data platforms and apps.
• Ensure HIPAA/HITRUST compliance and governance, cost optimization, and performance monitoring.

Skills

Cloud consulting

Healthcare experience

Azure

AWS

GCP

Terraform

Kubernetes

DevOps

PowerShell

Python

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

ARM templates

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Make a difference. Be happy. Grow your career. Nordic Global is seeking an experienced and client-focused Cloud Consultant to support healthcare organizations in modernizing their infrastructure, optimizing cloud environments, and implementing scalable, secure cloud solutions. This is a W2-hourly contract opportunity ideal for professionals who thrive in dynamic client environments and enjoy solving complex challenges in the healthcare domain. Some roles may require up to 25% travel, unless otherwise specified. You will work closely with IT leadership, technical teams, and business stakeholders across hospitals, health systems, and payer organizations to plan, design, implement, and optimize cloud-based platforms and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert and trusted advisor for cloud strategy, architecture, migration, and optimization initiatives.
• Lead and execute cloud assessments, migrations, and infrastructure modernization projects for healthcare clients.
• Design secure, compliant, and scalable solutions leveraging public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Build automation and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions using tools like Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, or CloudFormation.
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate cloud services with existing systems such as EHRs (e.g., Epic, Cerner), data platforms, and enterprise applications.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare security and privacy regulations (e.g., HIPAA, HITRUST).
• Support cloud governance, cost optimization, and performance monitoring.
• Develop clear technical documentation and present cloud solutions and roadmaps to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Provide post-implementation support and training as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in cloud consulting, architecture, or engineering roles.
• Proven experience working with healthcare clients or in regulated healthcare environments.
• Expertise in one or more major cloud platforms: Microsoft Azure (preferred), AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with cloud migrations, hybrid cloud environments, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and DevOps practices.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash, CI/CD pipelines).
• Strong understanding of cloud security, identity management, networking, and compliance frameworks.

Nordic is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Healthcare organizations are challenged to deliver higher quality care at a lower cost. Our award-winning team provides consulting services focused on strategy, technology, and operations, as well as managed services, that result in a stronger business with better patient outcomes.

Ranked as a best place to work by nine publications, Nordic's culture provides our home office and consultants a supportive environment in healthcare that allows you to make a difference, be happy, and grow your career.