Solution Architect - Cloud/Colo (Azure & Data Center Architecture)

Are you ready to join a growing team?

CTG is seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect with expertise in enterprise data center architecture, colocation environments, and Microsoft Azure platform foundations. This role will focus on designing scalable, resilient, and operationally supportable hybrid infrastructure solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards and cloud transformation initiatives.

Location: Buffalo, NY (Preferred) / Remote
Travel Requirement: Travel to Buffalo, NY every 4-6 weeks (Monday-Thursday in office)
Duration: 6 months

Key Responsibilities:

• Design end-to-end hybrid cloud and colocation infrastructure architectures across Azure and enterprise data center environments.
• Define resiliency, redundancy, disaster recovery, and operational readiness strategies aligned with RTO/RPO objectives.
• Architect secure connectivity, network segmentation, and integration patterns between Azure and on-premises/colo environments.
• Align solutions with Azure landing zone principles including identity, governance, networking, security, and operations.
• Develop reusable reference architectures, technical standards, and governance documentation.
• Create architecture diagrams, dependency maps, operational models, and technical decision records.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, network, security, platform, and risk teams to deliver compliant enterprise solutions.
• Support Agile and DevOps delivery teams by providing architectural guidance and implementation oversight.
• Communicate technical architecture decisions clearly to business, technical, and executive stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in solution architecture, infrastructure architecture, or platform engineering roles.
• Strong expertise in enterprise data center and colocation hosting models.
• Deep understanding of resiliency, availability, disaster recovery, and operational readiness practices.
• Strong Microsoft Azure architecture knowledge including networking, governance, identity, connectivity, and operations management.
• Experience designing scalable, compliant enterprise infrastructure solutions.
• Strong documentation, communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
• Experience in financial services or other regulated enterprise environments.
• Experience with Azure landing zones, governance frameworks, and hybrid cloud strategies.
• Familiarity with telemetry, monitoring, and operational support frameworks.

Why Join CTG?

Join a collaborative team supporting enterprise-scale cloud and infrastructure modernization initiatives while working with cutting-edge Azure and hybrid architecture technologies in a highly visible strategic role.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply:
To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $43.06 to $71.76/hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.


About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients' digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years' experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.


Together, we shape what's next-working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you'll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.