Cloud Solutions Architect

Allied Consultants, Inc. • Austin, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Allied Consultants, Inc is a proudly Austin based firm with over 34 years of experience delivering top-tier technical and business professionals within Texas State Agencies. We are currently seeking an experience Cloud Solutions Architect to play a key role within a high-impact technical services team. At Allied Consultants, we value our consultants and are committed to providing an exceptional experience including: Highly competitive pay rates Local support staff for responsive, personal service Comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical insurance (with employer cost sharing) Life insurance A 401(K) plan with company match Flexible spending through a cafeteria plan Candidates selected for interviews will be subject to a criminal background check and may be required to pass a drug screening, in compliance with federal and state regulations. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of these checks. Allied Consultants is a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements

• 10 years experience architecting enterprise application solutions across on-premises and cloud infrastructure
• 8 years architecting solutions in one or more of the cloud platforms: GCP, and AWS.
• 8 years developing cloud native application architectures across leading cloud platforms.
• 8 years architecting solutions that utilize fit-for-purpose service models such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
• 8 years experience in all phases of Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning solutions using AWS or google technologies.

Nice To Haves

• 8 years Strong understanding of virtual networks, VPNs, DNS, load balancers, and firewalls.
• 8 years Understanding of cloud security frameworks, encryption, identity and access management (IAM), and compliance standards like GDPR, HIPAA, etc.
• 8 years Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• 8 years Proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, C#, and scripting languages for automation.
• 8 years Knowledge of API design, development, and management, including RESTful and SOAP APIs.
• 8 years Knowledge of microservices, serverless architectures, and cloud-native application development.
• 8 years Ability to analyze and optimize cloud costs while maintaining performance and reliability.
• 8 years Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate cloud strategies and solutions to stakeholders.
• 8 years Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, administrators, and business leaders.
• 8 years Skills in monitoring and analyzing system performance to ensure optimal cloud operations.
• 6 years Experience with AWS technologies like Bedrock, SageMaker, Redshift, EC2, Data Pipeline, Kinesis and EMR
• 6 years Experience with AI services like Transcribe etc or Google technologies like Vertex AI platform, Agent Builder, and other toolset
• 1 year Cloud Certification eg • AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Google Professional Cloud Architect

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain cloud application architecture that aligns with business goals and technical requirements.
• Design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud infrastructure that ensure best practices in cloud architecture.
• Assess the current infrastructure and identify components suitable for cloud migration. Develop a comprehensive migration strategy, including timelines and resource allocation.
• Implement and validate the migration, ensuring data integrity and system functionality.
• Ensure cloud architecture complies with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Implement security measures to protect data and applications in the cloud.
• Monitor cloud system performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Implement solutions to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Provide guidance and support to other IT team members on cloud technologies and best practices.
• Stay updated with the latest cloud technologies and industry trends.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in cloud architecture and services.
• Guide technical and business decision-makers on AI/Machine Learning/Deep Learning and generative AI projects, helping to map Azure, Google and AWS services.
• Analyze the services to extract technical and business insights that drive reference architectures, runbooks, and training content.

Benefits

• Medical insurance (with employer cost sharing)
• Life insurance
• A 401(K) plan with company match
• Flexible spending through a cafeteria plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees