What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Cloud Engineer position at ConglomerateIT?
Job Title: Lead Cloud Engineer
Tax Term: W2/1099/C2C Only
Location: Atlanta- Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
About us
Conglomerate IT is a certified and a pioneer in providing premium end-to-end Global Workforce Solutions and IT Services to diverse clients across various domains. Visit us at ConglomerateIT.com
Our mission is to establish global cross culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of global network to connect business with the right people without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with affability.
Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architecture with AWS as the primary platform. This role will be responsible for defining cloud strategy, architecture standards, and best practices while supporting multi-cloud environments including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in cloud infrastructure design, automation, security, and cloud-native architectures, along with the ability to guide engineering teams and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
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Design and implement enterprise cloud architecture primarily on AWS.
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Develop and maintain multi-cloud architecture strategies across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
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Define cloud architecture standards, governance, and best practices.
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Lead the design of highly available, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure.
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Architect and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
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Guide engineering teams in building cloud-native and microservices-based applications.
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Implement cloud security frameworks, identity management, and compliance controls.
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Optimize cloud performance, reliability, and cost management.
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Collaborate with DevOps, security, and development teams to support CI/CD pipelines and automation.
Required Skills
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Strong expertise in AWS cloud architecture (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, Lambda, API Gateway, CloudWatch).
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Experience designing and managing multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
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Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
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Experience with containerization and orchestration platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes.
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Deep understanding of cloud networking, security architecture, and identity management.
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Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks.
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Strong understanding of high availability, disaster recovery, and scalability design patterns.
Experience
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8 years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or cloud architecture roles.
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Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale cloud solutions.
Preferred Certifications
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
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AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional
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Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Google Cloud Professional Architect (nice to have)
Core Technologies
AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Terraform, CloudFormation, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Cloud Security, Microservices Architecture, Automation & Monitoring.
Founded in 2014, is a global leader in delivering innovative IT solutions and services. Headquartered in the USA with a presence in the UK, Canada, and India, we specialize in offering industry-leading expertise and cutting-edge products that help our clients maximize their technological investments. Our focus on best-in-class solutions, a highly knowledgeable team, and proactive talent mapping ensure we remain at the forefront of the IT industry.
ConglomerateIT is driven by our Center for Excellence and Innovation, an initiative dedicated to keeping us ahead in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We understand that building strong relationships is key to our success, and this commitment has enabled us to partner with Fortune 500 companies and leading system integrators worldwide. Our ability to provide local talent on a global scale ensures that we can meet the contingent project requirements of our clients efficiently and effectively.