Senior Cloud Architect

Our client, a state organization, is looking to hire a Senior Cloud Architect in Downey, CA.Apply today for consideration! Job Title: Senior Cloud ArchitectLocation: Downey, CA (Hybrid - 2-3 days/week onsite)Duration: Contract - 12+ monthsPay Rate Range: $60-$80/hr (depending on experience)Responsibilities:Design, implement, and manage scalable cloud network architectures across AWS and Azure environmentsBuild highly available, fault-tolerant, multi-region and multi-AZ network solutions with failover and resiliency strategiesConfigure hybrid connectivity using AWS Transit Gateway, Azure ExpressRoute, and Megaport services (VXC provisioning)Manage traffic flow, routing optimization, and performance across distributed cloud networksDeploy and maintain load balancers, virtual firewalls, and cloud-native/network security controlsRequirements:6+ years of cloud network engineering experience across AWS and AzureHands-on expertise with hybrid connectivity, BGP, VPC/VNet peering, and multi-cloud architecturesStrong experience with network security (Security Groups, NSGs, ACLs, firewalls, NVA appliances)Bachelor’s degree in IT/Engineering + relevant certifications (AWS Advanced Networking, AWS Solutions Architect, or Azure Network Engineer; CISSP, Security+, or CEH preferred)Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.Equal Employment OpportunityRussell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Fair Chance EmploymentRussell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. AccommodationsWe are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.  Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.#RTA#RTA-zr