Cloud Architect

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Cloud Application Developer to lead the integration, design, deployment, and maintenance of scalable, secure cloud gateway solutions across Azure, AWS, and GCP. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about AI/ML and IoT, and has deep expertise in ensuring robust security practices across all layers of development. You will drive multi-tenant architectures, manage the security posture, and ensure the successful deployment of industrial IoT applications in highly regulated environments.

• Design and implement secure API gateways and service meshes following zero-trust principles.
• Build high-performance, secure APIs for front-end applications and edge devices.
• Develop secure pipelines for training, validation, and deployment of machine learning models.
• Integrate conversational APIs with strong authentication, access control, and usage monitoring.
• Lead threat modeling and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities.
• Implement encryption (in-transit and at-rest), key management, and certificate rotation.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and maintain audit readiness.
• Architect secure, isolated multi-cloud environments with IAM roles, RBAC, and network segmentation.
• Optimize connectivity, cost, and security across cloud platforms.
• Design and secure telemetry pipelines for device telemetry and control.
• Collaborate to integrate anomaly detection and incident response systems.
• Embed security in DevOps pipelines and define Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM templates, and CloudFormation.
• Collaborate with full-stack developers, AI/ML engineers, and security and infrastructure deployment teams.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in building cloud-native applications with a focus on security.
• Deep expertise in security services within Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, C#, or Node.js with secure coding practices.
• Proven experience securing AI/ML workflows, including private VPCs and endpoint policies.
• In-depth understanding of threat modeling, risk assessment, and secure system design.
• Solid experience with OAuth2/OIDC, JWT, IAM roles/policies, and key management solutions.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks.

• Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate.
• Experience with SIEM/SOAR tools and cloud-native monitoring platforms.
• Background in industrial control systems and IT convergence.
• Familiarity with container and Kubernetes security.
• Exposure to computer vision and secure model serving.

This role offers the chance to be converted to a full-time employee after a 12-month contract. The position is highly visible as it is part of a brand-new project with long-term potential. The work environment is dynamic and collaborative, focused on cutting-edge cloud technologies and security.

This is a Contract position based out of Dallas, TX.

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Dallas,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $70 - $80