Sr. Cloud Architect

AZAD is seeking a Sr. Cloud Architect for a W2 Contract position in Austin, TX. Schedule : Hybrid. 2 days onsite (Tuesday & Thursday) and 3 days remote (Monday, Wednesday, Friday). 9 am - 5 pm schedule. Assignment Duration : The initial assignment length is 6 - months with a high probability of being extended. Compensation & Benefits : The hourly compensation pay rate range is between $55.00 - $60.00. Benefits offered : Co-paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Cafeteria Plan, and 401k. Essential Functions :

• Design, develop and maintain cloud 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. Minimum Qualifications : 10 years required experience architecting enterprise application solutions across on-premises and cloud infrastructure10 years required architecting solutions in one or more of the cloud platforms : GCP, Azure, and AWS8 years required developing cloud native application architectures across leading cloud platforms. 8 years required architecting solutions that utilize fit-for-purpose service models such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS8 years required experience in all phases of Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning solutions using Azure or AWS or google technologies8 years preferred strong understanding of virtual networks8 years preferred understanding of cloud security frameworks, encryption, identity and access management (IAM), and compliance standards like GDPR, HIPAA, ect. AZAD is looking for bright, talented, flexible, and customer centric problem solvers who enjoy the challenges associated with solving the most complex problems by utilizing the most sophisticated technologies and strong people skills. Founded and managed by technologists and engineers, AZAD is a leading provider of Consulting Services to Fortune 500 and innovative firms since 1992. AZAD's model provides a unique employment experience that is career path focused, relationship based and dedicated to advocacy and retention with an average tenure of 9 years. Our collaborative approach to support our clients, projects and supporting our employees' career paths are the keys to our success. Join AZAD's professional team and enhance your career by being engaged with some of the most interesting projects in the Pacific Northwest. If you enjoy working in such an environment, we encourage you to apply. EXCELLENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS including Co-paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Cafeteria Plan, Paid Sick Leave, 401K Plan, Credit Union Membership, and Referral Bonus. AZAD values diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences.Since our inception, we have witnessed how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to the increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve. AZAD is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work. AZAD, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal law. AZAD takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces services medal veterans, and other protected veterans. AZAD, Inc. is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.