Cloud Architect

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.•Baltimore, MD

15h•$160,000 - $185,000

About The Position

Miles & Stockbridge is seeking a Cloud Architect to join our Information Technology team. This role will lead the design, planning, and implementation of the firm's cloud infrastructure strategy while ensuring cloud environments remain secure, scalable, cost-effective, and aligned with business objectives. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted technical advisor, collaborating with technology teams, and business stakeholders to drive innovation, operational excellence, and long-term technology growth. This opportunity is ideal for a strategic technology leader who combines cloud expertise with a strong business mindset. The Cloud Architect will play a critical role in shaping the firm's cloud strategy, advancing modernization initiatives, and delivering enterprise-class solutions that enhance performance, security, and reliability. If you are looking to join a dream team of forward-thinking IT professionals with deep expertise, consider Miles & Stockbridge.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems engineering, or software development, including at least five years focused on cloud architecture.
Deep expertise in at least one major cloud platform, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, with working knowledge of multi-cloud environments.
Demonstrated experience with infrastructure-as-code technologies such as Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK, or Pulumi.
Strong understanding of networking concepts, including virtual networks, VPNs, DNS, content delivery networks, load balancing, and firewall configurations.
Experience implementing cloud security controls, identity and access management, encryption, and compliance frameworks.
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps methodologies.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.

Nice To Haves

Cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect.
Knowledge of cloud cost management and FinOps practices.
Experience working in highly regulated environments with compliance and audit requirements.
Demonstrated success mentoring technical teams and providing architectural leadership.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement, and maintain scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant cloud architectures across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform.
Establish cloud governance standards, policies, and best practices that promote security, compliance, and operational excellence.
Lead cloud migration initiatives, including the assessment, planning, and execution of workloads transitioning from legacy and on-premises environments.
Partner with DevOps, security, and network teams to incorporate cloud-native technologies and practices into the software development lifecycle.
Evaluate emerging cloud services, tools, and technologies and provide recommendations that support business and technical objectives.
Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical leadership on cloud design, implementation, and optimization initiatives.
Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code solutions using platforms such as Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK, or Pulumi.
Monitor cloud utilization and spending, identifying opportunities to optimize performance and maximize return on investment.
Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation resource for complex cloud infrastructure challenges and strategic technology decisions.
Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and cloud innovations to continuously enhance the firm's cloud capabilities.