Cloud Solutions Architect 2 (Contractor) - 529701772

12 hours ago

Responsibilities

Architect enterprise cloud solutions, network topologies, technical specifications, and modernization roadmaps across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Plan and execute migrations of on-premises and legacy applications into resilient public, private, and hybrid cloud environments.
Design, develop, administer, and troubleshoot scalable distributed cloud systems.
Build and enforce automated deployment pipelines and Infrastructure as Code frameworks using Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, ARM templates, and Helm.
Design Kubernetes clusters, containerized microservices deployments, cloud automation, and operational processes.
Ensure cloud solutions comply with healthcare data governance, identity and access management, security, and HIPAA requirements.
Integrate observability platforms and support performance management, defect diagnosis, and large-scale systems analysis.
Lead technical workgroups and Scrum ceremonies, train staff on cloud tools, and establish enterprise best practices and standard operating procedures.

At least 7 years of progressive, verifiable experience across enterprise cloud architecture, DevOps, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, scripting, automation, security governance, observability, and systems analysis.
Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and administering AWS, Microsoft Azure, or GCP solutions across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models.
Deep expertise in CI/CD, containerization, microservices deployment, Kubernetes architecture, scaling, and maintenance.
Proficiency with Terraform, Ansible, AWS CloudFormation, Azure Resource Manager templates, and Kubernetes Helm.
High proficiency with Bash, Korn, PowerShell, Cloud CLI, YAML, JSON, HCL, and Ruby.
Experience with enterprise data governance, cloud security posture management, compliance alignment, and healthcare data requirements.
Experience with observability platforms such as Dynatrace, Sysdig Secure/CNAPP, AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, or GCP Cloud Operations.
Preferred: 8 or more years architecting hybrid-cloud platforms, database services, data lakes, and ETL/ELT ingestion pipelines.
Preferred: 5 or more years deploying and configuring cloud AI/ML services and architecting high-throughput big-data processing frameworks.
Candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of Austin, Texas; relocation candidates will not be considered.

Hybrid work arrangement with 3 remote days and mandatory on-site work every Thursday and Friday, subject to client policy.
Standard Monday-Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time, with occasional pre-approved evening or weekend work for critical releases.
Primary office location is 701 W. 51st Street, Austin, Texas.
Contractor position supporting a major Texas state healthcare agency.
RESPEC is 100% employee-owned.

501-1,000 employees