- Company Name
- TLA-LLC
- Job Title
- Cloud Architect
- Job Description
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Job Title: Cloud Architect
Role Summary: Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and cost‑effective cloud architectures across public, private, and hybrid environments, aligning technical solutions with business objectives.
Expectations: Deliver end‑to‑end cloud strategies, lead migration projects, enforce security compliance, optimize performance, and mentor cross‑functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design high‑performance, secure, and cost‑optimized cloud architectures meeting complex business requirements.
- Develop comprehensive cloud strategies, adoption plans, and migration roadmaps translating business goals into technical solutions.
- Lead migration of large, multi‑tier applications from on‑premises to cloud, ensuring minimal disruption.
- Implement robust security controls, encryption, and access policies to meet regulations such as CGPR, HIPAA, and ISO standards.
- Continuously monitor performance, availability, and cost; apply enhancements and cost‑saving measures.
- Collaborate with DevOps, development, and security teams, providing technical leadership and mentorship.
- Produce and maintain detailed architectural documentation, diagrams, and standards for cloud environments.
- Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend adoption to drive innovation.
Required Skills
Technical
- Expert knowledge of at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and hybrid cloud environments.
- Deep understanding of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls), virtualization, and storage.
- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM).
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Scripting/programming skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell, Java) for automation.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Soft
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical and non‑technical audiences.
- Proven leadership and project management capabilities fostering cross‑team collaboration.
Required Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
- Minimum 5+ years designing and implementing cloud solutions, with technical operations or software development experience.
- Certifications: at least one of
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional / Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Google Cloud Certified – Professional Cloud Architect
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) or Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)
- CompTIA Cloud+ (vendor‑neutral)
Washington, United states
On site
Mid level
21-11-2025