Cloud & Platform Architect

TEKsystemsHouston, TX
$75 - $90Hybrid

About The Position

Seeking a senior, 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)
  • Google cloud, multi cloud, aws, ci/cd, Gcp, Architecture, Cicd, powershell scripting, terraform scripts
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 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

Benefits

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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