Private Cloud Architect / Richardson TX / Relocation Offered

A globally recognized engineering and manufacturing organization is seeking a Private Cloud Architect for a full-time opportunity based onsite in Richardson, TX. This company operates at massive scale, delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that power everything from industrial systems to next-generation electronics. This role is centered on building and evolving a modern private cloud platform using Kubernetes (OpenShift/Rancher), Terraform, and hybrid cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

This is a high-impact, architecture-level opportunity where you will help transform a large, established enterprise into a more cloud-native, platform-driven environment. The organization is heavily investing in modernizing legacy infrastructure and enabling an internal "cloud-like" experience for developers and engineering teams. You will play a key role in shaping long-term platform strategy, introducing automation and self-service capabilities, and driving adoption of containerized and distributed systems across a highly complex environment. This is ideal for someone who enjoys solving large-scale infrastructure challenges while influencing enterprise-wide technical direction.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in infrastructure, cloud, or platform engineering within large enterprise environments
• Strong experience designing and implementing private cloud architectures within data centers
• Deep hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container platforms such as OpenShift or SUSE Rancher
• Experience designing hybrid cloud architectures that integrate on-prem environments with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or similar tools
• Strong understanding of distributed systems design, including scalability, high availability, and resiliency
• Experience working with automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and GitOps practices

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience building internal developer platforms or self-service cloud environments
• Strong networking knowledge including L2/L3, load balancing, and segmentation
• Familiarity with EVPN/VXLAN, SDN, or advanced data center networking concepts
• Experience with Apache ecosystem technologies such as Kafka, Spark, or Flink
• Exposure to GPU or high-performance computing environments
• Experience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or centralized logging platforms
• Knowledge of identity and access management concepts including Zero Trust architectures

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

• 40% Private Cloud and Kubernetes Platform Architecture
• 30% Hybrid Cloud and Infrastructure Design
• 30% Automation and Infrastructure as Code

Daily Responsibilities

• 60% Hands-on architecture and implementation
• 20% Strategic planning and platform modernization
• 20% Cross-functional collaboration with infrastructure, security, and engineering teams

The Offer

• Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future