Manager, Architecture

Applied Systems, Inc.

5d•$115,000 - $175,000•Remote

About The Position

We're seeking a seeking a Cloud Architecture Manager to lead and oversee our Cloud Architecture team. Applied Systems is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower insurance agencies and carriers to optimize operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive business growth. As a Cloud Architecture Manager, you will play a pivotal role in defining and implementing cloud strategies, ensuring scalability, security, and operational excellence across multi-cloud and hybrid environments.

Requirements

8+ years in cloud architecture or infrastructure roles, 2+ years in leadership preferred.
Proven experience designing and managing multi-cloud and hybrid environments (GCP, AWS, Azure, Data Center).
Strong background in infrastructure modernization, migration, and cost optimization.
Strong foundation in on-premises infrastructure, including VMWare, F5 load balancers, and networking
Experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and service discovery tools like HashiCorp Consul.
Expertise in cloud-native architectures, networking, virtualization, and security.
Expertise with Windows, Linux, and Kubernetes platforms
Advanced knowledge of IaC tools, i.e., Terraform, Terraform CDK with TypeScript, Packer, and HCL.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (GitLab, GitHub, etc.).
Experience with monitoring tools (Datadog) and security solutions (HashiCorp Vault, Cloud Armor).
Strong knowledge of SQL Server and PostgreSQL for database management
Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and disaster recovery planning.

Nice To Haves

Cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect).
Experience with microservices, serverless, and event-driven architectures.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of Cloud Architects, fostering professional growth and technical excellence.
Define and implement cloud architecture best practices aligned with organizational goals and industry standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, DevOps, Security, Product) to ensure architectural decisions support business objectives.
Develop and execute strategies for cloud adoption, modernization, and migration across GCP, AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments.
Promote a culture of innovation, automation, and continuous improvement.
Oversee the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud solutions.
Establish architectural standards, compliance frameworks, and governance models for hybrid environments.
Partner with FinOps to ensure budget allocations are defined and tracked.
Approve high-level architectural designs for resiliency, scalability, and performance.
Drive proof-of-concepts (POCs), technology evaluations, and reference architectures.
Ensure alignment of infrastructure strategy with application and business requirements.
Champion automation using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes.
Oversee Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices for consistent and repeatable deployments.
Integrate CI/CD pipelines for efficient delivery of infrastructure components.
Collaborate with security teams to enforce best practices for identity, encryption, and compliance (SOC 2, ISO, GDPR).
Define disaster recovery and high-availability strategies across cloud and data center environments.
Ensure robust monitoring and observability frameworks for cloud infrastructure.
Promote proactive issue detection and resolution to maintain service reliability.
Maintain accurate documentation of architecture standards and workflows.
Partner with vendors to evaluate and integrate new cloud technologies.