Cloud Infrastructure Architect/Engineer - Multi-Cloud (Azure & AWS)

Title: Cloud Infrastructure Architect/Engineer - Multi-Cloud (Azure & AWS)

Location: Houston, TX (Onsite Daily in 77064)

Duration: Contract/Contract-to-Hire

Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the US.

Key Points:

• This position is 100% onsite. It is not hybrid. Candidates must be local to Houston.
• Expertise in Azure and AWS infrastructure engineering & cloud architecture is required.
• Strong skills in IaC using Terraform and/or CloudFormation.
• Experience in deploying and managing Landing Zone, Control Tower, Guard rails etc.

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Cloud Infrastructure Architect/Engineer to design, implement, and optimize scalable, resilient cloud environments across Azure and AWS. This role requires deep expertise in infrastructure automation, security governance, networking, and multi‑cloud architecture to support our strategic cloud initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect highly available, fault‑tolerant multi‑cloud solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Develop technical documentation, architectural blueprints, and best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend cloud services and emerging technologies to enhance infrastructure efficiency.
• Automate provisioning, scaling, and resource lifecycle management with Terraform and Ansible.
• Collaborate with business and application support troubleshooting AWS / Azure issues.
• Work with Security and Compliance teams to design and enforce cloud security architectures, governance frameworks, and compliance controls.
• Work with Security and Compliance teams to implement identity management, encryption, access control, and regulatory compliance measures.
• Work with Network and Security teams to design hybrid network architectures including VPCs, subnets, VPNs, and direct connect solutions.
• Develop and document load balancing, DNS, and traffic routing strategies to optimize performance.
• Work with Operations and Security teams to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize network connectivity, latency, and security configurations.
• Provide technical mentorship and collaborate with Infrastructure, Operations, and Security teams.
• Participate in architecture reviews and technical decision‑making processes.
• Present solutions, recommendations, and technical strategies to leadership and stakeholders.
• Stay ahead of cloud innovations, security trends, and industry advancements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in infrastructure engineering & cloud architecture required.
• 5+ years hands‑on experience with Azure & AWS infrastructure required.
• 2+ years of expert‑level Terraform development for multi‑cloud automation required.
• 2+ years of hands‑on coding experience to deploy resources using IaC Terraform / CloudFormation.
• Proficiency in AWS / Azure CLI, Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting required.
• Experience in deploying and managing Landing Zone, Control Tower, Guard rails etc. required.
• Strong knowledge of Azure Virtual Networks, Resource Manager, Active Directory, and Key Vault required.
• Expertise in AWS Transit Gateway, Route tables, Gateway Load Balancers, VPC, IAM, Lambda required.
• Knowledge of hybrid cloud connectivity, network security, and optimization required.
• Experience with VPN, direct connect, and access control required.
• Expertise in Docker, EKS / AKS and container orchestration technologies preferred.
• Experience with cloud‑native monitoring tools (AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor) preferred.
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles (CIS, NIST, ISO 27001) preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with compliance frameworks (SOC2, PCI‑DSS, HIPAA) preferred.
• Proficiency in security scanning, vulnerability management, and incident response preferred.
• Familiarity with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles, including error budgets and SLOs preferred.
• Strong system administration, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits.
• Competitive pay, 401(k).
• Retirement plan.
• …and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions

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