Cloud / Infrastructure Solution Architect

Job Title: Cloud / Infrastructure Solution Architect Location: Jacksonville, FL / Charlotte, NC Duration: Contract - 8 months Pay Range: $73.67/hr (W2) Job ID: 410097 About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Job Description We are seeking an experienced Cloud/Application Architect to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cloud architecture, infrastructure design, and ITSM-driven solutioning and a proven ability to translate business requirements into secure, scalable technical designs and deliver end-to-end infrastructure solutions. Responsibilities: Engage with business stakeholders to review the Business Requirements Document and clarify needs. Translate business requirements into technical requirements and solution designs. Identify and collaborate with Technology Infrastructure SMEs for design discussions and decisions. Produce Low Level Designs using the ITSM Framework's Service Request Design Console. Create High Level Designs in Visio and Adobe aligned to approved standards. Apply BAC Reference Architecture standards and bank frameworks to deliver supported solutions. Identify non-standard products and drive resolution with the appropriate parties. Partner with the Chief Engineer and Capacity Planner on hosting targets and sizing for CPU, memory, and storage. Document issues, risks, assumptions, and key decisions impacting design and delivery. Detail LLD elements including compute, memory, storage (NAS/SAN, size, ownership), backups, retention, file systems, application tiers, hosting locations, AD OUs, maintenance windows, and required software. Communicate status and escalate issues with the Technology Project Manager as needed. Coordinate with Supply Chain Management to obtain hardware quotes when applicable. Conduct reviews with SMEs to obtain cost and design signoffs. Maintain and publish accurate design deliverables in the project repository. Support Technology Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle. Required Skills & Qualifications: Ability to design end-to-end infrastructure solutions across application, middleware, database, and hosting layers. Strong knowledge of cloud and cloud-based technologies, with experience in Oracle Cloud or AWS. Understanding of network infrastructure including TCP, DNS, and load balancers. Knowledge of database technologies and interfaces. Proficiency creating conceptual and detailed designs using Microsoft Visio and relevant documentation tools. Familiarity with ITSM processes and SR Design Console-driven design workflows. Experience with PMM/DSES processes and required outputs. Strong leadership and communication skills with customer service focus and influencing ability. Ability to meet committed deliverable dates with required quality. Preferred Skills: Cloud security knowledge and application across design and delivery. Background as a software developer to support application-aware infrastructure designs. Why BCforward? At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to: Competitive compensation and benefits Opportunities for growth with global clients A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects About Our Commitment BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Interested? Apply Now! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.