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About the job

We are looking for a Cloud Architect to work for our client. The ideal candidate aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below.

This is a strong opportunity for a cloud leader who wants to design the foundation others build on, from landing zones to full-scale modernization, while guiding a team of engineers, in a hybrid role based in Cleveland, OH.

Responsibilities

Design and govern cloud architecture that is secure, scalable, and cost-aware

Build and standardize cloud landing zones, including account structure, networking, identity, and guardrails

Drive infrastructure as code (IaC) practices so environments are repeatable, version-controlled, and easy to audit

Automate provisioning, deployment, and operational tasks to cut manual effort and reduce risk

Lead cloud modernization efforts, including migrating and re-architecting existing workloads

Set technical standards and reference architectures for engineering and application teams

Manage, coach, and develop cloud engineers, setting priorities and supporting career growth

Work with security, infrastructure, and application leaders to align cloud decisions with business goals

Evaluate new cloud services and tools, recommending adoption where they add clear value

Monitor cloud costs and performance, and identify ways to optimize both

Qualifications

Hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise cloud architecture (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP)

Strong IaC experience using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM, or CloudFormation

Experience building cloud landing zones and governance frameworks

Background in automation and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python, or similar) and CI/CD pipelines

Proven experience leading cloud modernization or migration initiatives

People management experience, including mentoring and directing technical teams

Cloud architecture certifications preferred

Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical decisions to leadership

What Our Client Offers

Architecture-level influence over how cloud is built and governed from the ground up

A real modernization roadmap, not just maintenance of what already exists

Support for earning and renewing cloud certifications

A leadership role with room to build out and shape the team