CLOUD ARCHITECT

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cloud architectures using cloud-native patterns, containers, and microservices.
• Deploy and manage solutions in GCC/CC environments with strong security and network boundary controls.
• Implement cloud security controls, IAM, encryption, and compliance frameworks (IM8).
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM/Bicep).
• Set up and manage secure CI/CD pipelines with integrated security automation (DevSecOps).
• Monitor cloud environments, resolve security issues, and optimize performance & cost (FinOps).
• Collaborate with cloud providers (AWS/Azure/GCP), vendors, and internal teams.
• Support POCs, SIT/UAT, deployments, and project lifecycle activities.
• Maintain documentation (HLD/LLD, runbooks) and ensure audit compliance.
• Continuously improve security posture, processes, and architecture designs.

Required Skills & Experience

- 8+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years in cloud architecture

- Strong expertise in AWS (preferred); knowledge of Azure/GCP

- Hands-on with:

• Terraform / ARM / Bicep
• CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash)

- Experience in DevSecOps, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

- Strong knowledge of:

• Cloud security, IAM, encryption
• High Availability (HA) & Disaster Recovery (DR)
• Networking, servers (Windows/Linux), storage & backup
• amiliarity with IM8 policies and government security standards
• Understanding of ITIL processes (Incident, Change, Problem Management)

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT or equivalent