{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"26c4835e8ca4cbad4c4f4f3e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/26c4835e8ca4cbad4c4f4f3e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/26c4835e8ca4cbad4c4f4f3e","title":"Cloud Architect","description":"FUNCTION:\nThis position is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and optimizing the company’s cloud infrastructure to maximize the availability and performance of business applications and services with an emphasis on data.\nThis position requires the ability to train and mentor other team members.\nMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES\nPosition Responsibilities:\nConfigure and maintain network/compute/storage environment in the cloud in a cost-effective manner.\nTroubleshoot cloud hardware, software, and performance issues.\nDesign resilient and scalable cloud-based architectures and validate adherence to customer technical requirements and leading best practices.\nWork with Infrastructure team to manage resources in the cloud.\nDesign resilient and scalable cloud environments which maximize availability, performance, and security.\nEnsure installations and configurations are working properly.\nTroubleshoot and resolve problems with equipment and software.\nProvide overview training to end users.\nProvide after-hours problem resolution as required.\nResponsible for relevant documentation.\nManage and update service requests to ascertain that contracted service levels are met.\nUtilize ITIL framework for Change, Incident, and Problem Management for supporting the production environment.\nOther duties as assigned.\nTechnical Experience Required:\nUse of containerization platforms.\nEstablish Budget and Cost alerts.\nUnderstand Cloud foundational components\nCloud infrastructures (Azure - preferrable, AWS, Google App Engine)\nCloud IaaS PaaS, SaaS, storage, container solutions\nCloud automation and provisioning tools/techniques such as: Bash, PowerShell, Python, Perl\nVersion control systems for code management and artifact tracking such as GitHub, Jira or Azure DevOps\nDisaster recovery & resilience capabilities\nCloud Optimization\nCloud technologies such as Rancher, Argo CD, Argo Workflow, Helm, Service Mesh, CloudFormation and Crossplane\nUse of DevSecOps tools such as GitLab, GitOps, CI/CD Pipelines, Fortify, Chef/Ansible, Terraform, Nexus, Jenkins, Travis, Cloud Build\nMicroservices, container-based platforms and related deployment technologies to include Kubernetes, Docker and Serverless Functions\nDesign and development of Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines for Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL, and Azure Synapse\nDesign and implement on-premise/Cloud hybrid connectivity working with Vnet, Subnet, Route table, and Express Route\nUse of Cloud Storage, Virtual Machine, Function App, Logic App, Key Vault and other Azure fundamental services\nUnderstand basics of Networking & Security. Good hands-on experience in configuring Firewalls, Private Link, Load Balancers, SSL/TLS. Basic understanding of IP addressing, Ports, DNS etc.\nX86 based server hardware and OS configuration and troubleshooting\nCreate cloud solutions and move on-premise solutions to cloud infrastructure\nManage a hybrid multi-cloud/on-premise environment that includes backups, storage (Rubrik, Nimble, Qumulo) and compute (VMWare)\nEnforce security best practices by using Azure policies, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel and implementing least privilege access method.\nCloud-based identity management, security monitoring, various compliance frameworks, and a deep understanding of core security concepts and processes as it relates to securing Cloud technologies\nJob Type: Contract\nPay: $60.00 - $80.00 per hour\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nExperience:\nCloud Optimization: 6 years (Required)\nCloud technologies: 6 years (Required)\nDevSecOps: 6 years (Required)\nconfiguring Firewalls: 6 years (Required)\nX86: 6 years (Required)\nCloud infrastructure: 6 years (Required)\nWork Location: Remote","company":"Fixity Technologies","rawCompany":"fixity technologies","city":"Remote","state":"OR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-10T13:36:34.193Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1241.00","title":"Computer Network Architects","slug":"computer-network-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"518210","title":"Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services","slug":"computing-infrastructure-providers-data-processing-web-hosting-and-related-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Cloud Architect","description":"FUNCTION:\nThis position is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and optimizing the company’s cloud infrastructure to maximize the availability and performance of business applications and services with an emphasis on data.\nThis position requires the ability to train and mentor other team members.\nMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES\nPosition Responsibilities:\nConfigure and maintain network/compute/storage environment in the cloud in a cost-effective manner.\nTroubleshoot cloud hardware, software, and performance issues.\nDesign resilient and scalable cloud-based architectures and validate adherence to customer technical requirements and leading best practices.\nWork with Infrastructure team to manage resources in the cloud.\nDesign resilient and scalable cloud environments which maximize availability, performance, and security.\nEnsure installations and configurations are working properly.\nTroubleshoot and resolve problems with equipment and software.\nProvide overview training to end users.\nProvide after-hours problem resolution as required.\nResponsible for relevant documentation.\nManage and update service requests to ascertain that contracted service levels are met.\nUtilize ITIL framework for Change, Incident, and Problem Management for supporting the production environment.\nOther duties as assigned.\nTechnical Experience Required:\nUse of containerization platforms.\nEstablish Budget and Cost alerts.\nUnderstand Cloud foundational components\nCloud infrastructures (Azure - preferrable, AWS, Google App Engine)\nCloud IaaS PaaS, SaaS, storage, container solutions\nCloud automation and provisioning tools/techniques such as: Bash, PowerShell, Python, Perl\nVersion control systems for code management and artifact tracking such as GitHub, Jira or Azure DevOps\nDisaster recovery & resilience capabilities\nCloud Optimization\nCloud technologies such as Rancher, Argo CD, Argo Workflow, Helm, Service Mesh, CloudFormation and Crossplane\nUse of DevSecOps tools such as GitLab, GitOps, CI/CD Pipelines, Fortify, Chef/Ansible, Terraform, Nexus, Jenkins, Travis, Cloud Build\nMicroservices, container-based platforms and related deployment technologies to include Kubernetes, Docker and Serverless Functions\nDesign and development of Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines for Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL, and Azure Synapse\nDesign and implement on-premise/Cloud hybrid connectivity working with Vnet, Subnet, Route table, and Express Route\nUse of Cloud Storage, Virtual Machine, Function App, Logic App, Key Vault and other Azure fundamental services\nUnderstand basics of Networking & Security. Good hands-on experience in configuring Firewalls, Private Link, Load Balancers, SSL/TLS. Basic understanding of IP addressing, Ports, DNS etc.\nX86 based server hardware and OS configuration and troubleshooting\nCreate cloud solutions and move on-premise solutions to cloud infrastructure\nManage a hybrid multi-cloud/on-premise environment that includes backups, storage (Rubrik, Nimble, Qumulo) and compute (VMWare)\nEnforce security best practices by using Azure policies, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel and implementing least privilege access method.\nCloud-based identity management, security monitoring, various compliance frameworks, and a deep understanding of core security concepts and processes as it relates to securing Cloud technologies\nJob Type: Contract\nPay: $60.00 - $80.00 per hour\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nExperience:\nCloud Optimization: 6 years (Required)\nCloud technologies: 6 years (Required)\nDevSecOps: 6 years (Required)\nconfiguring Firewalls: 6 years (Required)\nX86: 6 years (Required)\nCloud infrastructure: 6 years (Required)\nWork Location: Remote","datePosted":"2026-08-10T13:36:34.193Z","dateModified":"2026-08-10T13:36:34.193Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Fixity Technologies","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Remote","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"26c4835e8ca4cbad4c4f4f3e"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/26c4835e8ca4cbad4c4f4f3e"}}