Cloud Architect - Transit experience REQUIRED

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN TRANSIT INDUSTRY.

We are seeking a Cloud Architect with extensive experience in enterprise cloud architecture, IT infrastructure design, cloud governance, and cloud platform implementation.

This individual will serve as a key member of SDAO, responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and optimizing cloud environments that support our client’s business and technology objectives. The role calls for expertise in cloud-native technologies, infrastructure modernization, security, governance, cost management, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver scalable, reliable, and cost-effective cloud solutions. The Cloud Architect will provide strategic guidance on cloud adoption, architecture standards, and technology roadmaps, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles and operational requirements.

What You'll Do • Design and develop enterprise cloud architectures, including compute, network, storage, security, and application integration components • Assess existing cloud platforms and configurations, identifying opportunities for standardization, modernization, automation, and cost optimization • Create cloud infrastructure designs and implementation roadmaps aligned with client’s business objectives • Develop cloud governance frameworks, standards, policies, and best practices for compliance, security, and cost effectiveness • Evaluate and recommend cloud technologies, architecture patterns, and technology stacks that support innovation and modernization • Implement, configure, and deploy cloud environments across enterprise platforms • Lead migration efforts for existing applications, services, and data into cloud-based environments • Document current-state ("As-Is") and future-state ("To-Be") cloud architectures, including diagrams, workflows, dependencies, and operational procedures • Integrate cloud-native services - application services, serverless functions, containers, microservices, data orchestration tools, and storage platforms • Monitor cloud infrastructure performance, availability, scalability, and security • Develop cloud cost management strategies and resource optimization practices • Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure, application, and integration issues • Collaborate with developers, infrastructure teams, security teams, and network engineers on cloud-based solutions • Create architecture visualizations using Microsoft Visio or similar tools • Build cloud performance, utilization, and cost dashboards using Power BI or equivalent • Provide technical leadership throughout the design, implementation, and operational lifecycle of cloud initiatives • Support enterprise architecture governance processes and alignment with IT roadmaps

Must Haves • 15+ years of experience in the design, development, and implementation of IT infrastructure • 5+ years of experience specifically in enterprise cloud architecture • 5+ years aligning cloud strategies and technologies with enterprise architecture standards and IT roadmaps • 5+ years building comprehensive cloud architectures, including network layouts, storage solutions, and compute resources • 5+ years developing visual dashboards from raw data for cost management, using Power BI or similar visualization platforms • 3+ years of experience in the transit industry • 3+ years implementing architectural patterns and designs for data analytics applications

Pay: $50.00 - $130.00 per hour

Benefits: • Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person