New

Cloud Architect

TEKsystems
$75.00 - $95.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Michigan, Okemos
Mar 20, 2025
TEKsystems has a client that is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Architect to strategize, design, implement and maintain solutions primarily with Microsoft Azure in addition to AWS and Google clouds. The Cloud Architect's responsibilities include overseeing the cloud computing strategy of our organization, including cloud adoption plans, cloud application design, and cloud management and monitoring. Our ideal candidates are familiar with the infrastructure and application architecture and have hands-on experience leading the design and deployment of enterprise-scale Azure solutions. In addition, experience with AWS and Google cloud services will be additional plus for this position. Skills Cloud, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Primary Job Responsibilities: - Designing, building, and deploying scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on Azure, AWS and Google. - Identifying appropriate use of Azure operational best practices and architectural design patterns. - Conducting systems plan studies and system modeling, performance, and capacity analysis. - Estimating cost and identifying cost control mechanisms for Azure cloud-based resources. - Migrating complex, multi-tier applications on Azure. - Implementing and controlling the flow of data to and from Azure. - Selecting the appropriate Azure service based on data, compute, database, or security requirements. - Integrating Azure services with on-premises networks, as required. - Maintaining knowledge of the latest Azure updates and improvements to provide optimal solutions. - Providing expertise and architectural assistance to other IT personnel, including software developers and systems engineers. - Designing and implementing disaster recovery and business continuity strategies on Azure cloud. - Implementing Azure security and compliance measures Minimum Qualifications: - Proven experience as a Cloud Architect or similar role. - Experience with Azure and other cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud. - Understanding of network operations, software development, and information security. - Proficient in cloud ecosystems, APIs, and frameworks. - Experience with coding languages like Python, Java, or .NET. - Strong technical cloud skills and experience in cloud adoption projects. - Ability to design and deploy enterprise-scale Azure solutions. - Familiarity with infrastructure and application architecture - Proficient with various configuration tool and approach with Infrastructure as code (IAC) for automations Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $95.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Okemos,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.