Cloud Solutions Architect - Allied Consultants : Job Details

Founded 33 years ago, Allied Consultants is an Austin-based firm and premier provider of technical and business staffing solutions for the State of Texas. We are currently seeking an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect to be a key resource on a technical services team for our client, Texas Human and Health Services Commission (HHSC).

**Location of job: Hybrid-2 days onsite (Tues & Thurs), 3 days remote.

Program will allow candidates who are within the State of Texas. Please do not submit candidates who are currently out of state and are planning to move to Texas. Candidates must already reside in Texas.**

Responsibilities

The cloud solution architect will be responsible for:

• Design, develop and maintain cloud architecture that aligns with business goals and technical requirements.
• Design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud infrastructure that ensure best practices in cloud architecture.
• Assess the current infrastructure and identify components suitable for cloud migration. Develop a comprehensive migration strategy, including timelines and resource allocation.
• Implement and validate the migration, ensuring data integrity and system functionality.
• Ensure cloud architecture complies with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Implement security measures to protect data and applications in the cloud.
• Monitor cloud system performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Implement solutions to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Provide guidance and support to other IT team members on cloud technologies and best practices.
• Stay updated with the latest cloud technologies and industry trends.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in cloud architecture and services.
• Guide technical and business decision-makers on AI/Machine Learning/Deep Learning and generative AI projects, helping to map Azure, Google and AWS services.
• Analyze the services to extract technical and business insights that drive reference architectures, runbooks, and training content.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• 10 years experience architecting enterprise application solutions across on-premises and cloud infrastructure
• 10 years of architecting solutions in one or more of the cloud platforms: GCP, Azure, and AWS.
• 8 years of developing cloud native application architectures across leading cloud platforms.
• 8 years of architecting solutions that utilize fit-for-purpose service models such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
• 8 years experience in all phases of Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning solutions using Azure or AWS or google technologies.

Preferred:

• 8 years of strong understanding of virtual networks, VPNs, DNS, load balancers, and firewalls.
• 8 years of understanding of cloud security frameworks, encryption, identity and access management (IAM), and compliance standards like GDPR, HIPAA, etc.
• 8 years of familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• 8 years of proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, C#, and scripting languages for automation.
• 8 years knowledge of API design, development, and management, including RESTful and SOAP APIs.
• 8 years knowledge of microservices, serverless architectures, and cloud-native application development.
• 8 years ability to analyze and optimize cloud costs while maintaining performance and reliability.
• 8 years of excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate cloud strategies and solutions to stakeholders.
• 8 years ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, administrators, and business leaders.
• 8 years skills in monitoring and analyzing system performance to ensure optimal cloud operations.
• 6 years experience with Azure Machine Learning, Azure Cognitive Services, or AWS technologies like SageMaker, Redshift, EC2, Data Pipeline, Kinesis, EMR, and AI services like Transcribe etc or Google technologies like Vertex AI platform, Agent Builder, and othe
• 1 year of Cloud Certification eg • AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Google Professional Cloud Architect

Overview

Allied Consultants offers its family of consultants excellent rates, a local support staff, and an attractive benefits package which includes medical insurance (Allied shares a percentage of the cost), life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan and a cafeteria plan. Candidates selected for interview will be required to undergo criminal background checks and may be required to complete a drug screen in accordance with Federal and State Law. Offers of Employment are contingent on a successful background check. Allied Consultants is an equal opportunities employer.