Cloud Architect

TEKsystems•Orlando, FL

2d•$95 - $105•Onsite

About The Position

The company is seeking a hands-on Cloud & Platform Architect to own and evolve its cloud and hybrid infrastructure as the organization transitions from AWS to Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role will act as the technical authority and architectural owner for cloud platforms, ensuring scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions while partnering closely with infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, and data teams. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong communication skills and thrives in an environment with high autonomy and low red tape.

Requirements

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) architecture expertise, with hands-on experience designing, operating, and optimizing cloud infrastructure
Hybrid infrastructure and networking experience, including on-prem connectivity, routing, VPNs/tunnels, DNS, and identity integration
Strong change leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and independently own initiatives
Hands-on engineering mindset — this role requires daily technical involvement, not just design oversight
Cloud cost governance and optimization experience, including billing visibility and efficiency improvements
Google Cloud Platform (primary)
Amazon Web Services (legacy / migration source)
Hybrid cloud and on-prem infrastructure
Windows-centric environments (Windows Server, SQL Server)
Identity and access management (SSO, RBAC)
VPC design, subnetting, and routing
VPNs, tunnels, DNS, public/private connectivity
Platform governance and architectural standards
GitHub Enterprise
CI/CD pipelines (cloud-native or integrated)
Infrastructure automation and scripting
PowerShell (strongly preferred)
Python (for cross-cloud automation and tooling)
Cloud cost management and optimization
Monitoring and operational ownership
Change management and documentation
Vendor and managed-service coordination
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to own outcomes with minimal direction
Proactive problem-solver who raises risks and proposes solutions
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and evolving environments
Open to and supportive of AI-driven initiatives and innovation
8+ years of infrastructure, platform, or cloud engineering experience
4+ years in a senior cloud or architecture-focused role
Proven experience designing and operating production cloud environments
Background transitioning from on-prem infrastructure to cloud architectures
Demonstrated ability to balance hands-on execution with architectural leadership

Nice To Haves

Comparable / Applicable Job Titles: Cloud Architect (GCP), Platform Architect, Cloud Infrastructure Architect, Hybrid Cloud Architect, Cloud Solutions Architect

Responsibilities

Migration from AWS to GCP in next 2 years (AWS License ends)
Serve as the primary architect and technical owner for cloud and platform infrastructure across GCP (primary), AWS (legacy), and limited Azure
Own and mature the GCP environment, supporting current data lake initiatives and upcoming large-scale AWS-to-GCP migrations
Act as the technical gatekeeper for new platforms, tools, and services, ensuring architectural fit, security, and cost effectiveness
Lead and support cloud migration initiatives, coordinating with implementation partners while retaining architectural ownership
Oversee and guide cloud networking, DNS, certificates, and hybrid connectivity
Oversee and guide identity and access management (SSO, RBAC)
Oversee and guide monitoring, patching, and operational readiness
Partner closely with network, server, cybersecurity, and data/analytics teams
Partner closely with managed service providers (network, backup/DR, and future services)
Support and evolve CI/CD and automation practices, including GitHub Enterprise–based deployments
Provide architectural input for data platforms, analytics, and AI initiatives
Proactively identify and drive improvements in tooling, automation, reliability, cost, and operating model