Infrastructure & Cloud Architect

About the role

The Senior/Principal Infrastructure & Cloud Architect is a strategic, hands-on technology leader responsible for driving enterprise cloud architecture, infrastructure modernization, and emerging technology initiatives across complex environments. Serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, this role provides architectural direction and technical governance for cloud, hybrid-cloud, infrastructure, security, and IoT solutions that support critical business operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise cloud solutions
• Establish infrastructure standards
• Lead modernization efforts that improve operational efficiency, resiliency, and service delivery
• Collaborate with stakeholders, engineering teams, security professionals, and business leaders to develop scalable, secure, and cost-effective technology strategies
• Provide technical leadership across multiple initiatives
• Mentor engineering teams
• Evaluate emerging technologies
• Establish best practices that ensure consistency, scalability, and compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud architecture, systems engineering, or related technology disciplines
• Minimum of 5 years of experience serving in a senior, lead, principal, or enterprise architect capacity with responsibility for large-scale technology initiatives
• Demonstrated expertise designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise cloud and hybrid-cloud environments
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS, including cloud infrastructure, networking, security, identity management, and hybrid connectivity solutions
• Proven experience architecting and integrating cloud-based platforms with on-premises enterprise systems and applications
• Experience developing and implementing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions utilizing Terraform, ARM Templates, Bicep, or similar technologies
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, data protection, and enterprise security architecture
• Experience designing scalable infrastructure solutions, cloud governance models, and technology standards for enterprise environments
• Working knowledge of containerization technologies and cloud-native architecture principles
• Experience supporting or designing Internet of Things (IoT) architectures, edge computing environments, or edge-to-cloud integration solutions
• Ability to develop technical roadmaps, reference architectures, standards, and governance documentation
• Experience collaborating with executive leadership, business stakeholders, security teams, and technical staff to deliver strategic technology initiatives
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor technical staff, and influence technology decisions across multiple business units

Qualifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or other relevant AWS certifications
• Experience with multi-cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and hybrid-cloud architectures
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, FEAF, Zachman, BIAN, or similar methodologies
• Experience designing, implementing, or governing Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), LangChain, Small Language Models (SLMs), or related intelligent automation solutions
• Familiarity with MLOps, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and enterprise automation frameworks
• Experience with Kubernetes, Amazon EKS, container orchestration, and cloud-native application platforms
• Knowledge of IoT security standards and frameworks, including NIST SP 800-213, IEC 62443, or similar industry standards
• Experience implementing Zero Trust architectures and advanced cybersecurity controls in enterprise environments
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), CJIS, HIPAA, FedRAMP, or equivalent standards
• Experience working within highly regulated industries, including government, public sector, healthcare, financial services, or utilities
• Experience designing real-time data pipelines, data lakes, analytics platforms, and enterprise integration solutions
• Demonstrated success leading cloud migration, modernization, digital transformation, or infrastructure optimization initiatives
• Prior consulting experience supporting enterprise clients, public-sector organizations, or large multi-agency environments
• Experience collaborating with executive leadership on technology strategy, budgeting, governance, and long-term planning initiatives
• Familiarity with State of Indiana technology standards, public-sector technology governance, or similar government technology environments

Benefits

• Training Opportunities
• Fully Invested 401K Plan
• PPO and HDHP Medical Plans
• Employer-Paid Dental and Vision Plans
• Onsite Fitness Center
• Wellness Program
• Catered Lunches

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position offers a hybrid onsite schedule or the option to work fully remote.