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