Cloud Architect

Keyfactor, Inc.

21h•Remote

About The Position

Under the supervision of Cloud Architecture leadership, The Cloud Architect is responsible for architecting, designing, and validating both new cloud architectures, and enhancements to existing architectures. Applicants must reside in the United States. US Citizenship required.

Requirements

Experience with architecture, design, configuration, and deployment within the Microsoft Azure platform. (4 or more years)
Experience creating and presenting architectural concepts and designs
Extensive understanding of networking and firewall design/configuration
Knowledge of security best practices in infrastructure, application, IAM, or data platform solutions.
Must possess strong troubleshooting abilities to get to the source of problems and think critically about possible solutions.
High degree of knowledge relating to Azure SQL, SQL Server, and database technology
Ability to communicate effectively and work alongside leaders within our organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience with automation tools like ARM Templates, Terraform, Ansible, or DSC a plus
Experience with Kubernetes and associated components such as Istio, ArgoCD, and operationalizing workflows
OpenSearch, Kafka, and MongoDB experience strongly preferred
Experience with security tools (Ie; SIEM, WAF, NGAV, Etc…) a plus
Azure and other cloud certifications a plus

Responsibilities

Design new scalable and highly available security focused multi-cloud international hosting solutions.
Develop comprehensive platform modernization and migration strategies for existing IaaS/PaaS/Container Services environments.
Work with Architecture teams to conduct proof of concept (POC) and implement the design in cloud-based environments.
Optimize systems performance, troubleshoot systems problems, and analyze issues of a highly technical nature.
Create solutions using automation tools such as Bicep and Ansible.
Document current systems and draft and maintain policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
Develop test protocols and plans for testing new application versions within our cloud hosted environments.
Troubleshoot application/database performance issues related to connectivity, access, and security.

Benefits

Second Fridays (a company-wide day off on the second Friday of every month minus November and December of 2025 due to the Holiday schedule). Please note that this benefit is subject to change.
Comprehensive benefit coverage globally.
Generous paid parental leave globally.
Competitive time off globally.
Dedicated employee-focused ambassadors via Key Contributors & Culture Committees.
DIVERSE Commitment, a call to action for a more inclusive and diverse future in business, society, and technology.
The Keyfactor Alliance Program to support DEIB efforts.
Wellbeing resources, wellness allowance, mindfulness app free membership, Wellness Wednesdays.
Global Volunteer Day, company non-profit matching, and 3 volunteer days off.
Monthly Talent development and Cross Functional meetings to support professional development.
Regular All Hands meetings – followed by group gatherings.