Cloud Architect

Boys Town is seeking a Cloud Architect to join our Converged Infrastructure team, designing, implementing, and optimizing secure, scalable, and high-performing cloud solutions that support organizational goals.

About the role

This role partners closely with IT, security, engineering, and business stakeholders to develop cloud architectures, migrate applications, and ensure long-term operational excellence across cloud environments. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, modern application design, networking, security best practices, and automation. They will evaluate new technologies, establish architecture standards, and guide teams in adopting cloud-native capabilities. Strong communication skills, the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions, and a strategic mindset focused on resilience, efficiency, and cost optimization are required.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship. This is an on-site position located in Omaha, NE.

Responsibilities

• Architect solutions on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Use Infrastructure as Code to build reusable components and automation.
• Create blueprints and roadmaps for cloud-based systems tailored to business requirements.
• Select platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), tools, and infrastructure to optimize performance, reliability, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
• Oversee migration of applications and services to the cloud with minimal downtime and data loss.
• Conduct Proof of Concept (POC) trials for innovative cloud solutions.
• Architect secure environments with IAM, encryption, and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
• Monitor and fine-tune workloads for speed and resource utilization.
• Apply cost-management tactics to maximize ROI.
• Define and enforce cloud standards, policies, and best practices.
• Maintain detailed documentation, e.g., architecture diagrams, configurations, policies.
• Consult with business, technical teams, and vendors to ensure solutions meet strategic goals.
• Manage vendor relationships: selection, performance evaluation, and renegotiation.
• Guide teams of cloud engineers, developers, and DevOps staff on architecture and best practices.
• Serve as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud-native application and infrastructure architecture.
• Hands-on experience in security, compliance, and regulatory environments.
• On-call work to provide additional support and/or work outside of traditional business hours, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Relevant cloud certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional), Microsoft Azure Solution Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Proficient with public cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP (compute, networking, storage, serverless).
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible) and CI/CD pipeline expertise.
• Container orchestration (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Helm, ArgoCD).
• Solid background in networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, load balancing, subnetting).
• Security essentials: IAM, encryption, firewall, identity management.
• Strong communicator: able to translate technical concepts and document processes clearly.
• Leadership and project management across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Analytical problem solver—identifies bottlenecks and delivers remediation plans.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate physical activity including pulling and running cable.
• Handling of average weight objects (20 pounds and up to 50 pounds on occasion).
• Standing, walking, kneeling, or working at a keyboard, workstation, or desk.
• Agility to work in crawl spaces and on ladders.
• Work may involve exposure to dust, noise, electrical systems, and excessively hot or cold temperatures in small, confined spaces or at heights of ten feet or greater.

Benefits

• Reduced to no-cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and dependents enrolled in medical benefits.
• Low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs through pharmacy benefits.
• No-cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• Generous 401K or 401K Roth match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parenting resources from experts.
• Professional development opportunities within the organization.

About Boys Town

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.