Lead design and implementation of secure, scalable multi-cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) architectures. Drive cloud migrations and modernization, define governance and security guardrails, implement IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation/ARM/Bicep), secure containers and Kubernetes, build DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines, and enable monitoring, IAM, networking, and cost/performance optimization across cloud environments.
Our client, a world leader in Semiconductors is looking for "Cloud Architect" based out at Milpitas, CA.
Job Duration: Long-Term Contract (Possibility Of FT Conversion)
Company Benefits: Medical, Paid Sick Leave, 401K
Position Summary
The Cloud Architect will lead the design, implementation, and governance of secure, scalable, and highly available cloud solutions across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
This is a hands-on technical leadership role responsible for driving cloud transformation initiatives, modernizing enterprise applications, implementing secure cloud architectures, and partnering with engineering and security teams to establish cloud governance and best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, architect, and implement secure, scalable, resilient, and highly available cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Lead enterprise cloud migration initiatives, including rehosting, replatforming, refactoring, and rearchitecting on-premises applications and infrastructure.
- Drive application and infrastructure modernization efforts to improve performance, scalability, operational efficiency, and security.
- Develop cloud-native reference architectures, governance standards, and security guardrails.
- Optimize cloud infrastructure for availability, performance, reliability, cost efficiency, and operational excellence.
- Design and implement enterprise cloud security architectures aligned with industry standards and organizational policies.
- Develop Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategies, including RBAC, least privilege access, identity federation, and secrets management.
- Design secure cloud networking solutions utilizing VPN, AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, and Google Cloud Interconnect.
- Implement network segmentation, micro-segmentation, Zero Trust security principles, and advanced network protection strategies.
- Secure Kubernetes, containerized workloads, serverless applications, and microservices environments through policy enforcement, runtime protection, and image security.
- Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Azure ARM, and Bicep templates.
- Build and enhance DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines with integrated security scanning, compliance validation, and automated policy enforcement.
- Establish cloud monitoring, logging, observability, alerting, and incident response capabilities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, infrastructure, platform, 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.
Preferred 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.
Preferred Technical Skills:
- 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
If interested, please share your updated resume at [email protected]/[email protected]
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