Systems Architect

KellyMitchell Group; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 96,432 - 114,340; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans

Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)

401K offered

Job summary

KellyMitchell Group is looking for a Systems Architect to join their team in Cincinnati, Ohio, for a 25-week contract. The role focuses on designing secure cloud-native applications and data platforms in a hybrid work environment.

Candidates should have extensive experience with cloud technologies and CI/CD pipelines, alongside a Bachelor's degree in a related field. The position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits including medical, dental, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with cloud technologies, cloud security, or data engineering.
• Experience supporting end-to-end application development and deployment.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud and data security solutions in regulated environments.
• Collaborate with cloud engineering, infrastructure, application, and risk management teams.
• Support cloud-native applications and data pipelines across AWS and Azure environments.

Skills

Cloud technologies

Cloud security

Data engineering

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure-as-Code

Data protection controls

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Summary

Our client, a leading financial services provider, is seeking a Systems Architect to join their team. This position is a 25‑week contract opportunity located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Systems Architect will support the design, implementation, and security of cloud‑native applications and data platforms across multi‑cloud and hybrid environments. This position is W‑2 only. We do not work with third‑party firms or C2C arrangements for this role.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud and data security solutions in regulated environments.
• Architect and automate CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) deployments.
• Collaborate with cloud engineering, infrastructure, application, and risk management teams.
• Integrate security controls throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Support cloud‑native applications and data pipelines across AWS and Azure environments.
• Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure, platform, and security‑related issues.
• Assist with the implementation of identity, access management, and encryption solutions.

Required Skills & Experience (Must‑Haves)

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience with cloud technologies, cloud security, or data engineering.
• Experience supporting end‑to‑end application development and deployment.
• Experience working in multi‑cloud environments.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure‑as‑Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, etc.).
• Experience with AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Files, and cloud‑based data platforms.
• Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM).
• Experience with encryption, secret management, and data protection controls.
• Knowledge of securing data at rest and data in transit.
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience (Nice‑to‑Haves)

• Experience with Kubernetes.
• Experience with microservices and serverless architectures.
• Cloud security and architecture certifications.
• Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, OSCP, or Data Engineer certifications.
• Experience supporting highly regulated environments.

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Self‑starter with strong critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to solve complex technical and security challenges.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively across technical and business teams.
• Continuous learning mindset and passion for cloud security.

Work Environment

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio. Hybrid work environment.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $70.00 and $83.00 per hour. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans.

Employee‑Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP).

401K offered.