This is a remote position. Cloud Architect Overview We are seeking a Cloud Architect to design and lead scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud solutions that support AI-driven applications, data platforms, and client-facing systems. This role will be responsible for defining architecture across AWS and Azure, enabling advanced analytics and AI capabilities, and ensuring seamless integration with tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and DealCloud CRM. This is a strategic, hands-on role ideal for someone who can architect, guide, and influence modern cloud environments in a fast-evolving AI-focused organization. Key Responsibilities - Design and implement cloud architecture solutions across AWS and Azure environments - Define best practices for scalability, performance, security, and cost optimization - Architect infrastructure to support AI/ML workloads, data pipelines, and analytics platforms - Lead the design of data platforms, including data lakes, warehouses, and integration layers - Ensure seamless integration with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI) and CRM platforms such as DealCloud - Establish cloud governance frameworks, including security, compliance, and access controls - Collaborate with engineering, data, and DevOps teams to ensure alignment with architectural standards - Guide implementation of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automation strategies - Evaluate and recommend cloud services, tools, and technologies to support business needs - Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development and engineering teams Requirements Required Qualifications - 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture, infrastructure, or solution architecture roles - Strong hands-on experience with AWS and/or Microsoft Azure - Experience designing enterprise-scale cloud solutions and distributed systems - Strong understanding of networking, security, and cloud infrastructure principles - Experience supporting data platforms, analytics, and ETL/ELT pipelines - Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates) - Familiarity with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices - Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams Key Traits for Success - Strategic thinker with strong technical depth - Ability to balance architecture design with hands-on execution - Strong collaboration and leadership skills - Proactive problem-solving mindset - Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, AI-driven environment

AHCCCS Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System Accountability, Community, Innovation, Leadership, Passion, Quality, Respect, Courage, Teamwork The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona’s Medicaid agency, is driven by its mission to deliver comprehensive, cost-effective health care to Arizonans in need. AHCCCS is a nationally acclaimed model among Medicaid programs and a recipient of multiple awards for excellence in workplace effectiveness and flexibility. AHCCCS employees are passionate about their work, committed to high performance, and dedicated to serving the citizens of Arizona. Among government agencies, AHCCCS is recognized for high employee engagement and satisfaction, supportive leadership, and flexible work environments, including remote work opportunities. With career paths for seasoned professionals in a variety of fields, entry-level positions, and internship opportunities, AHCCCS offers meaningful career opportunities in a competitive industry. Come join our dynamic and dedicated team. Cloud Solutions Architect Information Services Division (ISD) Job Location: Address: 150 N. 18th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85007 Posting Details: Must Reside in Arizona. Salary: $110,000 - $120,000 Grade: 31 FLSA Status: Exempt Closing Date: Open Until Filled This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the agency’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. Job Summary: Reporting to the Applications Deputy Assistant Director, the Cloud Solutions Architect is responsible for managing the front-end platform architecture within the organization, including integration and continuous deployment, implementing best practices for system optimization and system security, setting standards for monitoring application behavior in the real world, troubleshooting system failures, and preventing recurrence. Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Manage and direct subordinate staff (work assignments, setting priorities, hiring, discipline, providing training, approving leave requests, and preparing evaluations). • Develop and organize cloud systems, with a focus on enabling machine learning and artificial intelligence capabilities, and will regularly evaluate cloud applications, hardware, and software. • Analyze, manage, and monitor cloud-based services and applications to ensure high availability, optimal performance, and security. Troubleshoot system failure and prevent recurrence. • Implement security best practices, such as identity management, encryption, and firewalls, to protect cloud resources. • Perform cloud capacity planning. Develop cloud policies and define governance frameworks for the operation and management of cloud services. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge: • Cloud computing technologies and current computing trends • Technical expertise in the Azure cloud platform, IaC, and security compliance • Application architecture • Automation and orchestration • Governance • I&O (input and output) • Integration architecture • IT Service Management/IT Operations Management • Strategic Cost and Resource Management • Security • Vendor management Skills: • Thought leadership and change agency • Communication and collaboration, and delegation • Cloud Solutions, and Cloud Identity Management • Management of resources and budget for assigned area • Establishment of guidelines and policies Abilities: • Works under minimal supervision • Collaborate, empower and connect with a variety of other architecture roles in the organization • Lead cultural change for cloud adoption including developing and coordinating cloud architecture • Develop a cloud strategy and coordinate the adaptation process Qualifications: Minimum: • 5+ years of experience in Cloud Solutions including Architecture, developing and deploying Applications and Platforms to the Public Cloud. Preferred: • Current certification in one of the following Public Cloud Architectures: - AWS Certified Solutions Architect- Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect- Azure Solutions Architect. Excellent knowledge of cloud computing technologies and current computing trends. Effective communication skills (written and verbal) to properly articulate complicated cloud reports to management and other IT development partners. Effective Presentation skills, present to IT managers and C-level execs. Pre-Employment Requirements: • Successfully pass fingerprint background check, prior employment verifications and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions. • Travel may be required for State business. Employees who drive on state business must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.) If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). Benefits: Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are: • 10 paid holidays per year • Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees) • Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. • Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military. • A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits • A robust and affordable insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance • Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications) • RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy • A variety of learning and career development opportunities By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page Retirement: Lifetime Pension Benefit Program • Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) • Defined benefit plan that provides for life-long income upon retirement. • Required participation for Long-Term Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan. • Pre-taxed payroll contributions begin after a 27-week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period). Deferred Retirement Compensation Program • Voluntary participation. • Program administered through Nationwide. • Tax-deferred retirement investments through payroll deductions. Contact Us: Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing careers@azahcccs.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Role Description At AIS, we are seeking a talented individual to join us as a Lead Infrastructure Engineer. This role involves: - Aligning infrastructure strategy to business goals. - Leading large projects and applying compliance frameworks. - Designing high availability/disaster recovery and performance optimization patterns. - Shaping deployment pipeline design. - Directing cross-team programs and performing advanced tuning. - Implementing high availability/failover architectures. - Leading audits, planning growth, and managing budgets. - Delivering high-quality outcomes and setting team standards. - Introducing innovative solutions and making high-impact decisions. - Leading the engineering team and developing talent. - Resolving conflicts and communicating effectively with senior leadership and stakeholders. - Providing high-level consulting to leadership and building roadmaps. - Negotiating vendor contracts and sponsoring innovation initiatives. Your initial project assignment will support the unique needs of our client as a Senior Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect. Key Responsibilities - Responsible for new cloud architecture design, development, and integration of new architectural features into existing cloud infrastructures. - Lead multi-disciplined teams in the design and implementation of cybersecurity system architecture. - Apply cyber security standards, directives, guidance, and policies to a cloud architectural framework. - Compile industry best practices and lessons learned into future iterations and new designs for the cloud hosting environment. - Provide broad-based experience in the systems engineering lifecycle and specific cyber security initiatives relating to cloud architectural design and development. - Resolve cloud architecture implementation issues during integration and testing. - Interface with internal and external entities for various solution-related activities. - Develop and deliver end-to-end, complex, enterprise-level solutions that meet current and future capability requirements. - Considered an emerging authority, applying extensive technical expertise. - Develop technical solutions to complex problems. - Exercise considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). - 8+ years of relevant experience supporting enterprise cloud and/or infrastructure environments. - Certifications: IAT-2, 1 or more cloud certifications. - Active Secret clearance. - Experience working in regulated environments and following secure engineering/documentation practices. Nice to Have Skills - Experience supporting DoD/IC programs and mission systems. Benefits - Competitive and fair compensation reflecting skills, experience, and contributions. - Targeted base salary range for this role is $121,000-$182,000 per year. - Transparency in the hiring process regarding compensation structure. Company Description AIS is an employee-owned company that values collaboration, inclusivity, continuous growth, and shared success. We are dedicated to providing our employees with diverse opportunities to grow their careers while supporting impactful projects.

• Provide L2 support for cloud and platform environments, ensuring high availability and reliability • Own incidents, service requests, and problem management aligned to SLAs • Participate in on-call rotations and support after-hours incidents and change windows • Perform day-to-day monitoring and support of client cloud infrastructure • Troubleshoot and resolve issues across infrastructure, platform, and application layers • Support and manage Azure-based environments (compute, storage, networking, identity) • Work with OpenShift/Kubernetes platforms for containerized workloads • Assist in CI/CD pipeline operations using tools like Jenkins, ArgoCD, GitHub • Collaborate with L3/engineering teams for RCA and complex issue resolution • Conduct weekly client discussions on incidents, improvements, and environment optimization