Cloud Solutions Architect for HHSC, Austin, Tx

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• Supports a regulated, multi-cloud enterprise environment, requiring expertise in data/AI platforms, vendor coordination, monitoring, and 24×7 operations, while ensuring security, compliance, and system reliability.

Requirements

• 8 years, Required - Multi‑Cloud Platform Expertise (Azure + GCP)
• 8 years, Required - GenAI & Enterprise AI Platform Knowledge (Gemini, Vertex AI)
• 8 years, Required - Expertise in Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, GCP Cloud Monitoring, and logging frameworks to track performance, reliability, and usage.
• 8 years, Required - Experience using Logstash for log ingestion, transformation, and integration with Azure Log Analytics for proactive monitoring and alerting
• 8 years, Required - Ability to design alerting solutions using Twilio (SMS/voice) for ETL failures and operational notifications.
• 8 years, Required - Experience with Blob Storage, Data Lakes, and structured storage systems enabling analytics and AI workloads.
• 8 years, Required - Hands-on experience supporting data pipelines, data platforms, and analytics workloads in enterprise environments
• 8 years, Required - Experience with Informatica Cloud (IICS), Secure Agents, APIs, and integration patterns, including handling monitoring and integration challenges.
• 8 years, Required - Strong implementation of IAM (least privilege), network security, audit logging, and compliance (FedRAMP/regulated env.).
• 8 years, Required -Ability to support Tier 2/3 issues, debug logs, resolve platform access issues, and maintain stability in production environments
• 3 years, Preferred - Familiarity building and managing Tableau Cloud environments
• 3 years, Preferred - Experience integrating ArcGIS or geospatial data systems with cloud data platforms.
• 3 years, Preferred - Knowledge of scripting (Python, Bash) and automation (serverless, CI/CD pipelines).
• 3 years, Preferred - Exposure to GKE, AKS, Docker, and microservices architectures.
• 3 years, Preferred - Familiarity with data mesh, ETL/ELT architectures, API integrations, and enterprise data standards.
• 3 years, Preferred - Strong analytical thinking to assess platform issues, make timely architectural decisions, and drive resolution in high-pressure environments.
• 3 years, Preferred - Ability to take end-to-end ownership of platform stability, reliability, and delivery, proactively identifying risks and driving outcomes
• 2 years, Preferred - Ability to clearly translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language and actively engage with stakeholders, leadership, and end users
• 2 years, Preferred - Proven ability to lead and coordinate across engineering, data, infrastructure, and business teams, ensuring alignment and delivery of platform initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be US Citizen, Green Card, EAD. No H1B