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Cloud Platform Architect

TalentFish
Des Plaines, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025

Job Title : Cloud Platform Architect

Primary Location : Remote

Position Type : Contract

TalentFish is casting a line for a Cloud Platform Architect. This is a remote Contract role.

What You Bring to the Role. (Ideal Experience)

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Professional certifications in Cloud architecture and Engineering (Azure, AWS, etc.).
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in a cloud architecture role with a proven track record of successful cloud implementations.
  • Deep understanding and experience with Cloud and Hybrid network architecture and design.
  • Deep understanding and experience with IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and other cloud services models.
  • Experience with Container platforms and tools and managing - Kubernetes / CaaS clusters
  • Strong knowledge of cloud security protocols and best practices.
  • Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or similar.
  • Proficient in designing disaster recovery strategies.

What You'll Do. (Skills Used in this Position)

  • Lead the design, implementation, and continual optimization of cloud platform infrastructure.
  • Architect and participate in building and maintaining highly available, secure, efficient, and scalable cloud infrastructures.
  • Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and best practices to continuously improve cloud infrastructure and operations.
  • Influence the adoption of cloud services, providing expert guidance on cloud-native and cloud-first strategies.
  • Lead the design and participate in the implementation of highly resilient, efficient and secure cloud and hybrid network architectures.
  • Optimize cloud-based systems focusing on high availability, performance, scalability, security, and disaster recovery.
  • Evaluate existing cloud infrastructures and work with technical teams to re-architect or improve them for better performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
  • Work with platform engineers to troubleshoot and rectify performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and other operational challenges within the cloud environment.
  • Drive a continuous innovation mindset, staying updated with the latest cloud technologies and trends, and integrating them into the infrastructure where appropriate.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product teams, Developers and Platform Engineers to understand business and development requirements and work to architect modern, scalable cloud solutions that support both existing and future business application
  • Work with development platform engineers to develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform.
  • Collaborate with IT Security teams to review and update security policies and controls as well as develop and maintain incident response plans.
  • Share successful strategies and insights gained with relevant teams to bolster our capability to evolve and adjust to dynamic requirements.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members and stakeholders.
  • Create and maintain detailed documentation of the company's cloud architectures and procedures.
  • Provide training and technical leadership to in-house teams, fostering a cloud-centric culture.
  • Work with external partners and vendors to develop and optimize cloud solutions.
  • TalentFish is an employee-owned company pioneering a new realm in talent acquisition. We are redefining IT staffing by evolving AI, video screening, and our unique platform. TalentFish focuses on providing the best employee, consultant, and client experience possible.

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