Cloud Architect (Spring)

Role: Azure Cloud ArchitectLocation: Spring, TX (Hybrid)Duration: 6 Months Contract-to-HireOverviewWe are seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Architect to define, standardize, and codify enterprise cloud infrastructure patterns in a highly regulated environment. This role sits at the intersection of Enterprise Architecture, Platform Engineering, and Security, translating architectural standards into governed, reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) that enables secure, compliant cloud deployments by design.This is a high-impact opportunity to help build infrastructure architecture standards from the ground up within a growing Enterprise Architecture organization.Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / Bicep)Governance & Architecture AlignmentSecurity & Compliance by DesignCloud Platform StandardizationCross-Functional EnablementRequired Qualifications5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure architecture and/or IaC engineeringDeep hands-on expertise with Microsoft AzureStrong experience designing Terraform and/or Bicep modules (pattern and module design, not just usage)Strong understanding of:Azure networking (hub/spoke, segmentation, private endpoints)Identity, security, logging, and monitoring architecturesExperience defining reusable infrastructure standards and patternsFamiliarity with Git-based workflows and versioning strategiesNice to HaveBicep expertiseKubernetes experienceAzure Government Cloud experienceExperience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments