Sr. Cloud Architect

Inceed; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Inceed, L.L.C. in Irving, TX is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect to lead multi-cloud strategy across AWS and Azure.

You will define guardrails for multi-account environments, design landing zones, and steer Kubernetes architecture on AKS and EKS while shaping secure networking and data platform governance. You bring 7–10 years of cloud infra experience, strong Terraform skills, and excellent communication to collaborate with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of cloud architecture or infrastructure engineering experience.
• Strong production experience across AWS and Azure.
• Hands-on experience with multi-account and multi-subscription governance.
• Background in managed Kubernetes platforms (AKS and EKS).
• Deep knowledge of cloud networking and hybrid connectivity.
• Experience building infrastructure as code with Terraform.
• Clear communication with technical and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with strong ownership.

Responsibilities

• Set cloud architecture standards and design principles across AWS and Azure.
• Build guardrails for multi-account and multi-subscription environments.
• Design landing zones, hub-and-spoke networks, and connectivity patterns.
• Lead Kubernetes architecture across AKS and EKS platforms.
• Shape cloud networking, private DNS, private endpoints, and hybrid connectivity.
• Develop data platform architecture and governance patterns.
• Define Terraform standards and reusable infrastructure modules.
• Partner with engineering teams on design reviews and escalation.
• Create documentation, runbooks, and enablement materials for scale.
• Support AI-enabled engineering workflows and platform innovation.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Infrastructure engineering

AWS

Azure

Kubernetes

Communication

Ownership

Independent work

Tools

Terraform

AKS

EKS

Job description

Compensation:

$ 200000 - 225000 annually, depending on experience

Location:

Irving, Texas

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Set cloud architecture standards and design principles across AWS and Azure
• Build guardrails for multi-account and multi-subscription environments
• Design landing zones, hub-and-spoke networks, and connectivity patterns
• Lead Kubernetes architecture across managed AKS and EKS platforms
• Shape cloud networking, private DNS, private endpoints, and hybrid connectivity
• Develop data platform architecture and governance patterns
• Define Terraform standards and reusable infrastructure modules
• Partner with engineering teams on design reviews and technical escalation
• Create documentation, runbooks, and enablement materials for scale
• Support AI-enabled engineering workflows and platform innovation

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• 7-10 years of cloud architecture or infrastructure engineering experience
• Strong production experience across AWS and Azure
• Hands-on experience with multi-account and multi-subscription governance
• Background in managed Kubernetes platforms, including AKS and EKS
• Deep knowledge of cloud networking and hybrid connectivity
• Experience building infrastructure as code with TerraformProven ability to define cloud guardrails and policy-based controls
• Clear communication skills for technical and senior stakeholder discussions
• Ability to work independently with strong ownership

Nice to Have Skills & Experience:

• Cloud certification such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• AWS Solutions Architect certification
• Experience with cloud data platforms and medallion architecture
• Exposure to AI inference gateways or model serving infrastructure
• Experience with GPU workloads or ML platforms
• Background in regulated or high-availability environments
• Network engineering foundation or CCNA-level knowledge
• Experience with HPC or scientific workloads
• This opportunity includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package—details will be shared during later stages of the hiring process.

Other Information:

• This is a senior individual-contributor role with broad technical influence
• You will help support a highly complex, multi-tenant cloud environment
• The centralized team supports multiple portfolio companies and technical needs
• Hands-on credibility is important for design guidance and critical issue support
• Our client is unable to provide sponsorship at this time

Inceed is an equal opportunity employer. Inceed prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.