Cloud Architect

UDR  is seeking qualified candidates for a Cloud Architect opportunity in  Charleston, West Virginia.

Description
Key Responsibilities
Design & Architecture: Build scalable, secure, and reliable cloud landing zones and environments.
Migration & Modernization: Lead the movement of legacy systems and data from on-premises data centers to the cloud.
Governance & Security: Implement security controls, IAM policies, and compliance guardrails (such as NIST or RMF).
Cost Optimization: Manage cloud spending models and resource efficiency. [1, 2]

Required Skills & Qualifications
Platform Expertise: Deep knowledge of AWS, Microsoft Azure, or GCP services.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) : Proficiency in tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
Experience: Typically 6 to 10+ years in IT infrastructure, systems engineering, or cloud engineering.
Certifications: Often requests AWS Solutions Architect or Azure Expert credentials.

Cloud Architect must have a minimum of five years (5) of experience in Cloud Architecture including designing, executing, and supporting IT cloud solutions. (AWS, AZURE, or GCP)

Cloud Architect must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience with cloud Migration patterns, (Rehost, Refactor, Replatform)

Cloud Architect must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform

Cloud Architect should have excellent communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

UDR Consulting, INC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business. An Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities. UDR also supports a drug-free work environment.

UDR offers highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.