Cloud Architect

Job Description

We are looking for a Cloud Architect to work for our client. The ideal candidate aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below.

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This is a strong opportunity for a cloud leader who wants to design the foundation others build on, from landing zones to full-scale modernization, while guiding a team of engineers, in a hybrid role based in Cleveland, OH.

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Responsibilities

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• Design and govern cloud architecture that is secure, scalable, and cost-aware

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• Build and standardize cloud landing zones, including account structure, networking, identity, and guardrails

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• Drive infrastructure as code (IaC) practices so environments are repeatable, version-controlled, and easy to audit

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• Automate provisioning, deployment, and operational tasks to cut manual effort and reduce risk

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• Lead cloud modernization efforts, including migrating and re-architecting existing workloads

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• Set technical standards and reference architectures for engineering and application teams

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• Manage, coach, and develop cloud engineers, setting priorities and supporting career growth

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• Work with security, infrastructure, and application leaders to align cloud decisions with business goals

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• Evaluate new cloud services and tools, recommending adoption where they add clear value

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• Monitor cloud costs and performance, and identify ways to optimize both

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Qualifications

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• Hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise cloud architecture (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP)

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• Strong IaC experience using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM, or CloudFormation

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• Experience building cloud landing zones and governance frameworks

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• Background in automation and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python, or similar) and CI/CD pipelines

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• Proven experience leading cloud modernization or migration initiatives

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• People management experience, including mentoring and directing technical teams

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• Cloud architecture certifications preferred

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• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical decisions to leadership

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What Our Client Offers

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• Architecture-level influence over how cloud is built and governed from the ground up

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• A real modernization roadmap, not just maintenance of what already exists

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• Support for earning and renewing cloud certifications

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• A leadership role with room to build out and shape the team

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