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Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Design & Implementation: Design and implement cloud infrastructure aligned with organizational security, performance, and cost optimization goals.Automation & IaC: Build and configure resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies and best practices.Cloud Adoption Support: Lead agencies in cloud migration initiatives, including architectural planning, environment setup, and operational guidance.Documentation & Standards: Develop and maintain technical documentation such as design diagrams, configuration standards, and runbooks.Collaboration: Work closely with security, networking, database, and application teams to ensure cross-functional alignment and successful integration.Governance & Compliance: Ensure alignment with enterprise governance standards, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and other applicable regulations.Security & Monitoring: Provide guidance on native cloud tools, resource policies, role-based access control (RBAC), tagging, and monitoring strategies.Technical Problem-Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve environment-related issues, escalating complex challenges as needed.Mentorship & Leadership: Coach and manage existing cloud team members, fostering a high-performing, collaborative environment Required Qualifications 6+ years of hands-on cloud experience with AWS, Azure, and GCP.Strong expertise with cloud frameworks, architecture patterns, and services including Aurora, Elastic Beanstalk, PaaS, IaaS, and cloud-native databases.Proficiency in Ansible, Kubernetes, and DevOps toolchains.Experience with cloud-native security platforms: AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, GCP Security Command Center.Solid knowledge of SIEM solutions and cloud security tooling.Familiarity with compliance frameworks: NIST, CIS, FedRAMP, PCI-DSS, HIPAA.Strong scripting and automation skills.Demonstrated ability to debate technologies, identify design flaws, and recommend optimized solutions.Hands-on experience with IaC and policy-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.).Proven leadership in mentoring/managing cloud teams. Preferred Qualifications Certifications such as AWS Certified Security, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, CISSP, or CCSP.Prior experience with State of Missouri IT systems, including multi-platform environments, infrastructure management, and large-scale development/M&O projects.","company":"Zencon Group","rawCompany":"zencon group","isRemote":true,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-30T00:28:21.770Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1299.05","title":"Information Security Engineers","slug":"information-security-engineers"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"}],"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":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Cloud Architect / Cloud Security Engineer (REMOTE)","description":"Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect / Cloud Security Engineer to support the State of Missouri in administering, designing, and implementing secure, scalable cloud solutions. 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