Cloud Architect

Description

Par Hawaii Refining, LLC is seeking a senior, hands-on Cloud & Platform Architect to transition its cloud and hybrid infrastructure from AWS to Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Project

• Migration from AWS to GCP in the next 2 years (AWS License ends)
• Serve as the primary architect and technical owner for cloud and platform infrastructure across GCP (primary), AWS (legacy), and limited Azure
• Own and mature the GCP environment, supporting current data lake initiatives and upcoming large-scale AWS-to-GCP migrations
• Act as the technical gatekeeper for new platforms, tools, and services, ensuring architectural fit, security, and cost effectiveness
• Lead and support cloud migration initiatives, coordinating with implementation partners while retaining architectural ownership

Oversee and Guide

• Cloud networking, DNS, certificates, and hybrid connectivity
• Identity and access management (SSO, RBAC)
• Monitoring, patching, and operational readiness

Partner Closely With

• Network, server, cybersecurity, and data/analytics teams
• Managed service providers (network, backup/DR, and future services)
• Support and evolve CI/CD and automation practices, including GitHub Enterprise-based deployments
• Provide architectural input for data platforms, analytics, and AI initiatives
• Proactively identify and drive improvements in tooling, automation, reliability, cost, and operating model

Required Skills, Tools & Technologies

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP) architecture expertise, with hands-on experience designing, operating, and optimizing cloud infrastructure
• Hybrid infrastructure and networking experience, including on-prem connectivity, routing, VPNs/tunnels, DNS, and identity integration
• Strong change leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and independently own initiatives
• Hands-on engineering mindset — this role requires daily technical involvement, not just design oversight
• Cloud cost governance and optimization experience, including billing visibility and efficiency improvements

Soft Skills & Working Style

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to own outcomes with minimal direction
• Proactive problem-solver who raises risks and proposes solutions
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and evolving environments
• Open to and supportive of AI-driven initiatives and innovation

Location & Work Model

Location: Houston, TX (City Centre / Beltway 8 area)
On-Site Requirement: 4 days per week in office (Monday–Thursday); Friday optional
Engagement Type: 6-month Contract-to-Hire

Requirements

• 8+ years of infrastructure, platform, or cloud engineering experience
• 4+ years in a senior cloud or architecture-focused role
• Proven experience designing and operating production cloud environments
• Background transitioning from on-prem infrastructure to cloud architectures
• Demonstrated ability to balance hands-on execution with architectural leadership

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP) architecture expertise
• Experience with AWS (legacy/migration source)
• Hybrid cloud and on-prem infrastructure experience
• Windows-centric environments (Windows Server, SQL Server)
• Identity and access management (SSO, RBAC)
• VPC design, subnetting, and routing
• VPNs, tunnels, DNS, public/private connectivity
• Platform governance and architectural standards
• Automation & DevOps: GitHub Enterprise, CI/CD pipelines (cloud-native or integrated), Infrastructure automation and scripting (PowerShell strongly preferred), Python (for cross-cloud automation and tooling)
• Operations & Governance: Cloud cost management and optimization, Monitoring and operational ownership, Change management and documentation, Vendor and managed-service coordination

About TEKsystems

We are a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions.