Job Title: Cloud Solutions Architect

Location: Salt Lake City, UT (Onsite - Utah Residents Only)
Contract Duration: Through August 13, 2027
Anticipated Start Date: November 23, 2026
Work Schedule: 20 Hours Per Week
Interview Mode: In-Person (Face-to-Face)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Solutions Architect to design, implement, secure, and optimize cloud-based solutions, primarily using Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform), with additional exposure to AWS and Microsoft Azure.

The ideal candidate will have strong cloud architecture, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), cloud migration, and public-sector experience. This role will provide technical leadership to development and operations teams while supporting legacy-to-cloud migration, application modernization, and secure cloud infrastructure initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable cloud solutions aligned with business and technical requirements.

• Collaborate with stakeholders, product owners, and DevOps teams to define requirements and architectural roadmaps.

• Provide technical leadership on cloud architecture, application hosting, and distributed systems.

• Develop and maintain architectural diagrams, technical documentation, and integration specifications.

• Ensure cloud solutions meet security, compliance, performance, and scalability standards.

• Architect cloud databases, BigQuery data pipelines, and public/private APIs.

• Support legacy system migration and application modernization initiatives.

• Evaluate and recommend cloud technologies, containers, Kubernetes/GKE, and analytics solutions.

• Review cloud environments and identify opportunities for performance and cost optimization.

• Develop disaster recovery, backup, and high-availability strategies.

• Implement cloud security best practices, IAM, and infrastructure automation.

• Leverage AI-assisted development tools for infrastructure provisioning, code maintenance, and automated testing.

Mandatory Requirements

• Active certification in Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Microsoft Azure.

• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.

• Experience working in cloud environments for public-sector organizations, including State Government, Federal Government, or Higher Education institutions.

• Strong cloud architecture and infrastructure design experience.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform or other major cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).

• Cloud architecture, distributed systems, and microservices.

• Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, OpenTofu, Ansible, CloudFormation, or Pulumi.

• Cloud networking, VPC, and hybrid connectivity.

• Cloud security, IAM, and security protocols.

• Docker, Kubernetes, and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).

• Cloud database architecture, data pipelines, and API integrations.

• AI-assisted development and infrastructure automation tools.

• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and technical leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• 7+ years of overall IT experience, including 3+ years in cloud architecture, DevOps, or technical leadership.

• Certifications such as:

  • Google Professional Cloud Architect

  • Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect

• Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and GitHub Actions.

• Database administration and migration experience with PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, or BigQuery.

• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, CIS Benchmarks, and ISO/IEC 27001.

Additional Requirements

• Must be a current Utah resident.

• Position requires onsite work in Salt Lake City, UT; remote work is not available.

• Must be available to work approximately 20 hours per week.

• In-person, face-to-face interview required.

• A 10-panel drug screening is required during onboarding.