Cloud Solutions Architect (Onsite) (Austin)

Cloud Solutions Architect

Austin, TX 78744 (Hybrid-Onsite 45 days / week)

Schedule : MondayFriday | 8 : 00 AM5 : 00 PM

Contract : 12-month engagement (with potential for extension)

Citizenship : Must be eligible to work in the US on an ongoing basis without the need for sponsorship now or in the future. ( CJIS background required )

Background Requirement : Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) background check upon hire.

Were seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to lead enterprise-level initiatives focused on modernizing infrastructure and driving secure, scalable cloud adoption. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on technical environment and enjoys collaborating across teams to turn strategic visions into real-world solutions.

Youll be the bridge between technology and business, shaping architecture, guiding best practices, and mentoring teams as they implement hybrid and multi-cloud systems that meet strict security and compliance standards.

What Youll Do

Lead cross-functional teams in the design and delivery of secure cloud infrastructure solutions.

Serve as a technical liaison between shared technology services, cybersecurity, and business units.

Mentor engineers and educate stakeholders on cloud architecture, security, and infrastructure best practices.

Design and optimize hybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, OCI) for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.

Ensure compliance with NIST 800-series and CIS Benchmark v4.0 standards through secure configuration and governance.

Implement identity management, access control , and policy-as-code guardrails.

Lead cloud migration and modernization efforts using tools like AWS MGN, Azure Migrate, and ModelizeIT.

Develop Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Bicep / ARM.

Architect monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for visibility, compliance, and cost control.

Design and maintain Disaster Recovery (DR) and backup strategies ensuring high availability and business continuity.

What Youll Bring

10+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure, cloud architecture, or related roles.

Proven success designing and managing hybrid multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, OCI).

Strong expertise in networking, security, IAM, and governance frameworks.

Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM / Bicep).

Familiarity with NIST 800-series and CIS v4.0 frameworks.

Experience leading modernization projects containerization, microservices, DevOps integration.

Excellent communication and documentation skills; ability to translate complex tech into actionable insight.

Required Experience

• Multi-cloud Architecture (e.g., At least 7+ years - One role as an Azure Architect, another as AWS Architect, past experiences include Kubernetes solution Architect, Enterprise Architecture and / or DevSecOps).
• 2-3+ years exp. large scale Cloud transformations, experience with legacy to modernization efforts. Understanding Security Posture.
• Migration experience including standing up Landing zones for migration acceleration.
• Cost optimization techniques by reducing servers / instances to PaaS based solutions.
• Certification in AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert., Microsoft Certified : Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Preferred Experience

GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

As part of our hiring process, we conduct background checks on all final candidates. These checks are conducted in compliance with the guidelines set forth by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). We ensure that the information obtained from background checks is used fairly and does not unlawfully discriminate against any individual.

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