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Cloud Architect
Location
United States
Posted
63 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Cloud Architect
Keyfactor
• Design new scalable and highly available security focused multi-cloud international hosting solutions. • Develop comprehensive platform modernization and migration strategies for existing IaaS/PaaS/Container Services environments. • Work with Architecture teams to conduct proof of concept (POC) and implement the design in cloud-based environments. • Optimize systems performance, troubleshoot systems problems, and analyze issues of a highly technical nature. • Create solutions using automation tools such as Bicep and Ansible. • Document current systems and draft and maintain policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures. • Develop test protocols and plans for testing new application versions within our cloud hosted environments. • Troubleshoot application/database performance issues related to connectivity, access, and security.
Job Requirements
- Experience with architecture, design, configuration, and deployment within the Microsoft Azure platform. (4 or more years)
- Experience creating and presenting architectural concepts and designs
- Experience with automation tools like ARM Templates, Terraform, Ansible, or DSC a plus
- Experience with Kubernetes and associated components such as Istio, ArgoCD, and operationalizing workflows
- OpenSearch, Kafka, and MongoDB experience strongly preferred
- Experience with security tools (Ie; SIEM, WAF, NGAV, Etc…) a plus
- Extensive understanding of networking and firewall design/configuration
- Knowledge of security best practices in infrastructure, application, IAM, or data platform solutions.
- Must possess strong troubleshooting abilities to get to the source of problems and think critically about possible solutions.
- High degree of knowledge relating to Azure SQL, SQL Server, and database technology
- Ability to communicate effectively and work alongside leaders within our organization.
- Azure and other cloud certifications a plus
Benefits
- Second Fridays (a company-wide day off on the second Friday of every month minus November and December of 2025 due to the Holiday schedule). Please note that this benefit is subject to change.
- Comprehensive benefit coverage globally.
- Generous paid parental leave globally.
- Competitive time off globally.
- Dedicated employee-focused ambassadors via Key Contributors & Culture Committees.
- DIVERSE Commitment, a call to action for a more inclusive and diverse future in business, society, and technology.
- The Keyfactor Alliance Program to support DEIB efforts.
- Wellbeing resources, wellness allowance, mindfulness app free membership, Wellness Wednesdays.
- Global Volunteer Day, company non-profit matching, and 3 volunteer days off.
- Monthly Talent development and Cross Functional meetings to support professional development.
- Regular All Hands meetings – followed by group gatherings.
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