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Princeton, NJ - USA

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Job Description

Job Title: Cloud Architect
Location: Princeton NJ Onsite from day1
Bill rate: $70 to $75/hr
Duration: 6 months

In this role you will be responsible for designing implementing and overseeing cloud computing strategies. This includes cloud adoption plans cloud application design and cloud management and monitoring. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with cloud services and architecture ensuring the companys cloud strategy is aligned with its business goals.

Responsibilities
Develop and implement cloud strategies to align with business goals and ensure efficient cloud operations.
Develop and implement a comprehensive cloud strategy that aligns with the organizations business goals and objectives.
Identify opportunities for cloud technology to drive innovation and competitive advantage.
Design scalable secure and resilient cloud architectures using best practices.
Select appropriate cloud services (IaaS PaaS SaaS) based on business requirements.
Ensure cloud architecture supports high availability disaster recovery and performance optimization.
Lead the deployment and configuration of cloud infrastructure and services.
Oversee the migration of onpremises applications and data to cloud platforms.
Ensure smooth integration of cloud services with existing IT infrastructure.
Implement cloud security best practices to protect data and applications.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g. GDPR HIPAA).
Develop and enforce cloud governance policies and procedures.
Monitor cloud infrastructure performance and availability.
Identify and address performance bottlenecks and optimize resource utilization.
Implement costmanagement strategies to optimize cloud spending.
Develop and implement automation scripts and tools to streamline cloud operations.
Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g. Terraform CloudFormation) for provisioning and managing cloud resources.
Work closely with development operations and security teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of cloud services.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members and stakeholders.
Collaborate with vendors and service providers to evaluate and select cloud solutions.
Stay updated with the latest cloud technologies trends and best practices.
Continuously evaluate and improve cloud architecture and processes.
Participate in training and certification programs to enhance cloud expertise.
Design and implement disaster recovery plans and business continuity strategies.
Ensure regular testing and validation of disaster recovery procedures.
Maintain detailed documentation of cloud architecture configurations and procedures.
Provide regular reports on cloud performance security and cost metrics.


Qualifications we seek in you!
Minimum Qualifications / Skills
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field (Masters degree preferred).
Minimum 15 years of experience in IT operations with at least 5 years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering with expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS Azure or Google Cloud.
Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles and best practices.
Proficiency in cloud services tools and technologies (e.g. AWS Azure GCP).
Experience with IaC tools (e.g. Terraform CloudFormation).
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (e.g. Docker Kubernetes).
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g. CI/CD pipelines Jenkins).
Strong knowledge of cloud security networking and storage solutions.


Preferred Qualifications/ Skills

Certifications in cloud platforms such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.
Experience with multicloud environments and hybrid cloud solutions.
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
Excellent problemsolving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering highquality solutions.

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Full Time

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