Enterprise Cloud Architect

Allied Consultants•Austin, TX

About The Position

Overview Texas GovLink, Inc is an Austin based firm with experience delivering top-tier technical and business professionals within Texas State Agencies. We are currently seeking an experience Enterprise Cloud Architect to play a key role within a high-impact technical services team. At Texas GovLink, 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. Texas GovLink is a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements

Experience in enterprise infrastructure, cloud architecture, or related roles.
Proven experience designing and implementing hybrid multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, OCI).
Strong understanding of networking, security, IAM, and governance frameworks.
Hands-on experience with IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation, and ARM/Bicep).
Knowledge of NIST 800-series and CIS 4.0 compliance frameworks.
Experience leading modernization initiatives including containerization, microservices, and DevOps integration.
Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Nice To Haves

Multi-cloud Architecture (e.g., At least 7+ years - One role as an Azure Architect, another as AWS Architect, past experiences include Kubernetes solution Architect, Enterprise Architecture and/or DevSecOps).
2-3+ years exp. large scale Cloud transformations, experience with legacy to modernization efforts.
Understanding Security Posture.
Migration experience including standing up Landing zones for migration acceleration.
Cost optimization techniques by reducing servers/instances to PaaS based solutions.
Prefer someone who worked directly with Amazon, Microsoft, or Google Cloud.
Hands on Experience in writing IaC.
Prefer Current experience includes AI/ML based project.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams and initiatives focused on enterprise infrastructure and cloud solutions.
Act as a strong communicator and technical liaison between shared technology services, security, and business stakeholders.
Mentor teams and educate stakeholders on cloud and infrastructure best practices.
Demonstrate in-depth understanding of enterprise networking, including routing, switching, VPNs, DNS, load balancing, and connectivity in hybrid cloud environments.
Ensure all infrastructure solutions adhere to NIST 800-series and CIS Benchmark v4.0 security standards.
Implement secure configurations, identity management, and access control policies.
Architect, design, and optimize hybrid and multi-cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and other enterprise platforms.
Maintain and evolve Landing Zones to ensure compliance, cost optimization, and scalability.
Define guardrails and enforce governance using policy-as-code frameworks.
Lead cloud migration and modernization efforts using tools like AWS MGN, Azure Migrate, and ModelizeIT.
Develop migration strategies that minimize downtime and ensure business continuity.
Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Bicep/ARM.
Design and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for performance, compliance, and cost control.
Design and implement Disaster Recovery (DR) and Backup strategies that ensure high availability and regulatory compliance.