Cloud Solutions Architect

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Solution Architect to lead the design, implementation, and management of cloud-based solutions across Azure and AWS. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud architecture, infrastructure, security, and automation while demonstrating strong capabilities in proposal writing, RFPs, architecture diagrams, and technical presentations. Key Responsibilities: Cloud Architecture & Design: Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures across Azure and AWS. Pre-Sales & Solutioning: Engage with clients to understand business requirements and develop cloud solutions, including responding to RFPs and crafting technical proposals. Technical Documentation & Diagrams: Create high-level and low-level architecture diagrams, design documents, and best practices for cloud adoption. Presentations & Stakeholder Communication: Deliver technical presentations, PPTs , and cloud strategy discussions to clients and internal teams. Migration & Modernization: Assess and execute cloud migration strategies, including lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and re-architecting applications. Security & Compliance: Ensure cloud solutions comply with industry standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS benchmarks. Automation & Optimization: Utilize Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, ARM Templates, or CloudFormation for automation. Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with DevOps, engineering, and security teams to drive cloud adoption and best practices. Required Skills & Experience: 15+ years of experience in IT, with 10+ years in cloud architecture (Azure, AWS). Expertise in Azure services (VMs, AKS, AAD, Networking, Security, Storage, etc.) and AWS services (EC2, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, etc.). Strong experience with architecture frameworks like TOGAF, Well-Architected Framework (Azure & AWS). Hands-on experience in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation) and automation using PowerShell, Python, or Bash. Knowledge of cloud security, identity & access management, and compliance frameworks. Experience working on RFPs, proposals, and pre-sales activities. Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to create and deliver PPTs, whitepapers, and technical documentation. Experience with hybrid cloud solutions, multi-cloud strategies, and cloud governance. Understanding of networking, VPNs, firewalls, load balancing, and DNS in a cloud environment. Certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect.