Cloud Solutions Architect

Location US-TX-Austin
Job ID
2026-7670
# Positions
2
Experience (Years)
10
Category
Applications/Software Development
Deadline Date
1/14/2026
Duration (Hours)
1288
Duration (Months)
8
Visa Restrictions
Authorized to work in the US

Overview

Allied Consultants, Inc is a proudly Austin based firm with over 34 years of experience delivering top-tier technical and business professionals within Texas State Agencies. We are currently seeking an experience Cloud Solutions Architect to play a key role within a high-impact technical services team.

 

At Allied Consultants, we value our consultants and are committed to providing an exceptional experience including:

  • Highly competitive pay rates
  • Local support staff for responsive, personal service
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including:
    • Medical insurance (with employer cost sharing)
    • Life insurance
    • A 401(K) plan with company match
    • Flexible spending through a cafeteria plan

Candidates selected for interviews will be subject to a criminal background check and may be required to pass a drug screening, in compliance with federal and state regulations. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of these checks.

 

Allied Consultants is a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Responsibilities

**Location of job: Hybrid, 3 days remote with 2 days (Mon & Wed) onsite. Candidates must be local to Austin, TX within a 50 mile radius.**

 

The cloud architect is responsible for the cloud computing initiatives within an organization and for directing the architectural aspects of a cloud brokering team across all aspects of IT and the business. Responsible for the planning and engineering of an organization's cloud computing infrastructure and applications. Implements and designs hardware and software. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of cloud technology, including Software as Service (SaaS), Platform as Service (PaaS), or Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).

 

The cloud solution architect will be responsible for:

  • Design, develop and maintain cloud application architecture that aligns with business goals and technical requirements.
  • Design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud infrastructure that ensure best practices in cloud architecture.
  • Assess the current infrastructure and identify components suitable for cloud migration. Develop a comprehensive migration strategy, including timelines and resource allocation.
  • Implement and validate the migration, ensuring data integrity and system functionality.
  • Ensure cloud architecture complies with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Implement security measures to protect data and applications in the cloud.
  • Monitor cloud system performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Implement solutions to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Provide guidance and support to other IT team members on cloud technologies and best practices.
  • Stay updated with the latest cloud technologies and industry trends.
  • Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in cloud architecture and services.
  • Guide technical and business decision-makers on AI/Machine Learning/Deep Learning and generative AI projects, helping to map Azure, Google and AWS services.
  • Analyze the services to extract technical and business insights that drive reference architectures, runbooks, and training content.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years

Required/Preferred

Experience

10

Required

experience architecting enterprise application solutions across on-premises and cloud infrastructure

8

Required

architecting solutions in one or more of the cloud platforms: GCP, and AWS.

8

Required

developing cloud native application architectures across leading cloud platforms.

8

Required

architecting solutions that utilize fit-for-purpose service models such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS

8

Required

experience in all phases of Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning solutions using AWS or google technologies.

8

Preferred

Strong understanding of virtual networks, VPNs, DNS, load balancers, and firewalls.

8

Preferred

Understanding of cloud security frameworks, encryption, identity and access management (IAM), and compliance standards like GDPR, HIPAA, etc.

8

Preferred

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.

8

Preferred

Proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, C#, and scripting languages for automation.

8

Preferred

Knowledge of API design, development, and management, including RESTful and SOAP APIs.

8

Preferred

Knowledge of microservices, serverless architectures, and cloud-native application development.

8

Preferred

Ability to analyze and optimize cloud costs while maintaining performance and reliability.

8

Preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate cloud strategies and solutions to stakeholders.

8

Preferred

Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, administrators, and business leaders.

8

Preferred

Skills in monitoring and analyzing system performance to ensure optimal cloud operations.

6

Preferred

Experience with AWS technologies like Bedrock, SageMaker, Redshift, EC2, Data Pipeline, Kinesis and EMR

6

Preferred

Experience with AI services like Transcribe etc or Google technologies like Vertex AI platform, Agent Builder, and other toolset

1

Preferred

Cloud Certification eg • AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Google Professional Cloud Architect

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