Cloud Infrastructure Architect
On-siteMilpitas, California, United States
Job Summary
Design, architect, and implement secure, scalable cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP while leading enterprise migration initiatives involving rehosting, replatforming, and rearchitecting. Drive application modernization to improve performance and security, developing reference architectures, governance standards, and security guardrails. Optimize infrastructure for availability, cost efficiency, and operational excellence by implementing Identity and Access Management strategies, secure networking, and Kubernetes hardening. Develop Infrastructure as Code solutions and enhance DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines with automated security scanning and policy enforcement. Establish monitoring, logging, and incident response capabilities while collaborating with cross-functional engineering and security teams to deliver enterprise cloud solutions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture, cloud engineering, or enterprise infrastructure
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Expertise designing enterprise cloud architectures across IaaS and PaaS environments
- Experience leading cloud migration and modernization initiatives
- Strong knowledge of cloud networking, security architecture, and governance
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM Templates, or Bicep
- Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, container security, and cloud-native technologies
- Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM), Zero Trust, RBAC, SAML, OAuth, and identity federation
- Experience implementing DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Proficiency with scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, or Bash
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Desired Qualifications
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Google Professional Cloud Architect
- AWS Security Specialty, CCSP, CISSP, or equivalent cloud security certifications
- Experience in regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, biotechnology, or pharmaceuticals
- Experience implementing enterprise cloud governance and security frameworks
- AWS
- Azure
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Terraform
- CloudFormation
- Azure ARM
- Bicep
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- Helm
- IAM
- RBAC
- Azure Entra ID
- AWS IAM
- Google IAM
- VPN
- Direct Connect
- ExpressRoute
- Cloud Interconnect
- DevSecOps
- Jenkins
- GitHub Actions
- GitLab CI
- Azure DevOps
- Cloud Security
- Zero Trust
- Secrets Management
- CloudWatch
- Azure Monitor
- Google Cloud Operations Suite
- Python
- PowerShell
- Bash
- Git
- Linux
- REST APIs
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.