Multi-Cloud Engagement Architect -

About the role

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Multi-Cloud Engagement Architect to support client cloud transformation and modernization initiatives. This position is a full-time remote role. As an Engagement Architect, you will play a pivotal role in leading cloud strategy, architecture design, infrastructure modernization, and secure cloud adoption efforts across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer discovery workshops to understand business objectives, technical requirements, and cloud transformation goals.
• Develop client cloud and security strategies, vision-state architectures, migration roadmaps, and implementation plans.
• Design secure, scalable, and compliant cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.
• Author and peer review architecture, design, and security documentation aligned with industry standards and vendor best practices.
• Define Infrastructure-as-Code deployment strategies leveraging Terraform and modern cloud automation practices.
• Partner with customer application teams to identify dependencies, migration sequencing, and modernization opportunities.
• Lead large-scale cloud architecture and design engagements supporting both greenfield and brownfield environments.
• Serve as the primary technical advisor and subject matter expert for cloud architecture engagements.
• Contribute to cloud program management initiatives, service delivery models, and strategic planning efforts.
• Support implementation teams throughout deployment activities, providing architectural guidance and issue resolution.
• Conduct cloud configuration reviews and clearly document business, technical, and security requirements.
• Assist in designing secure, Federal and Defense-compliant cloud solutions in collaboration with compliance and security experts.
• Provide architecture and design guidance for cloud networking technologies including VPCs, Transit Gateway, firewall solutions, and secure connectivity patterns.
• Manage project risks, communicate progress to stakeholders, and ensure successful delivery outcomes.
• Deliver quality work products within established timelines and budgets while maintaining strong client relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• 6+ years of security systems engineering and architecture experience.
• 5+ years of cloud architecture experience supporting AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience designing and implementing secure enterprise cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions.
• Strong understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code principles and automation methodologies.
• Previous experience supporting clients within a professional services or consulting organization.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance security requirements and business objectives while making risk-based recommendations.
• Working knowledge of project delivery methodologies including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.
• Experience developing architecture documentation, technical diagrams, and client-facing deliverables.

Skills

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
• GIAC Public Cloud Security Certification
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks
• Cloud networking experience with Palo Alto, Cisco ASAv, VPC Peering, Transit Gateway, VPNs, and related technologies
• Experience using Lucidchart, Jira, and Smartsheet
• Knowledge of encryption technologies including TLS/SSL, PKI, and key management solutions
• Experience supporting cloud compliance frameworks and regulated environments

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Sick Leave as Required By Law

Pay

$120,000 - $180,000 *depending on experience*

Schedule

Full-time remote