Cloud Infrastructure Architect, Level 2

Intezra • Columbia, MD

12d • $182,000 - $222,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Architect (SE2) to lead the modernization of a complex development and operations environment as it transitions to a cloud-native architecture . In this role, you will serve as a technical pioneer—designing the roadmap, reusable patterns, and foundational services that enable teams to adopt cloud capabilities while maintaining flexibility for hybrid and on-premise solutions where required. This position is ideal for an architect who understands legacy environments, has successfully led infrastructure modernization efforts, and can balance long-term architectural vision with immediate operational needs. You will work closely with engineering teams, cloud service providers, and technical leadership to deliver scalable, secure, and developer-friendly infrastructure.

Requirements

• Deep systems engineering expertise , including hands-on experience with complex enterprise infrastructure and legacy environments.
• Proven production cloud architecture experience , preferably with AWS , including VPC design, storage tiers, compute options, and security controls.
• Demonstrated experience leading infrastructure modernization or cloud migration initiatives.
• Strong understanding of cloud economics, trade-offs, and cost/performance optimization.
• Ability to design pragmatic migration paths that maintain system availability during transformation.
• Excellent technical communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate between engineers, security teams, cloud vendors, and leadership.
• Strong documentation skills for architectural decisions, patterns, and standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline and 8+ years of relevant professional experience OR 12+ years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting software development environments in restricted or highly controlled systems.
• Background working closely with application or platform engineers.
• Familiarity with security-driven cloud deployment processes and compliance workflows.
• Experience with FinOps or cloud cost optimization practices.
• Ability to make data-driven recommendations on when cloud adoption provides true value.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud architecture strategy by designing technical roadmaps, reusable patterns, and shared services that enable scalable cloud adoption.
• Develop high-ROI pilot solutions and “easy-button” templates to accelerate team onboarding while supporting hybrid infrastructure models.
• Architect end-to-end solutions for complex services, including large-scale data storage, cloud migration, and integration between legacy and cloud-native systems.
• Conduct technical assessments of existing infrastructure, documenting dependencies, evaluating platform viability, and prioritizing modernization efforts.
• Build prioritization frameworks based on lifecycle status, operational impact, cost efficiency, and user experience.
• Partner with cloud professional services teams and internal stakeholders to validate architectures and ensure solutions meet operational and security requirements.
• Design modern workflows and developer experiences, including unified authentication, access patterns, and support for large-scale datasets.
• Communicate architectural decisions clearly and effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Champion best practices that improve developer productivity, system reliability, and long-term platform sustainability.

Benefits

• Three CareFirst medical plans available; Intezra pays up to 100% of healthcare premiums and up to 100% of deductibles (based on plan selection) for employees and dependents
• Intezra pays 100% for CareFirst Dental and Vision plans for employees and dependents
• 401(k): 15% company contribution (no match required)
• PTO: 160 hours, increasing with seniority
• 12 Floating Holidays
• 4 Code Red Days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level