Cloud Architect

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a highly experienced Enterprise Infrastructure Architect to lead the design and implementation of a secure, scalable hybrid cloud infrastructure. This 6 month contract role is critical to the department’s transition from on-premise systems to a hybrid model using Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS). The architect will serve as a senior technical advisor and mentor, providing hands-on leadership, structured knowledge transfer, and expert-level support across cloud and on-prem environments. On-site 5 days a week in Santa Ana, CA.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8 years in enterprise infrastructure roles with hybrid/cloud focus

Expert-level knowledge of:

• Azure, AWS, VMware/Hyper-V
• Enterprise networking (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet)
• Storage systems (SAN, NAS, Object Storage)
• Identity and access management
• Infrastructure automation (Terraform, PowerShell, ARM, CloudFormation)
• Strong understanding of CJIS, NIST, or FedRAMP frameworks
• Proven experience mentoring technical teams and delivering structured training
• Background in public-sector or regulated IT environments

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting law enforcement, justice, or public safety agencies
• Familiarity with RMS, CAD, body camera/evidence systems, or large data ingestion

Relevant certifications:

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
• CISSP, VMware VCAP, Cisco CCNP/CCIE

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Architecture & Strategic Planning

• Design and lead the implementation of hybrid cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, on-prem).
• Define integration strategies for legacy and cloud-native systems.
• Develop infrastructure standards, lifecycle strategies, and modernization roadmaps.

Infrastructure Operations & SME Duties

• Act as Level 4 technical expert for infrastructure, networking, and virtualization.
• Provide hands-on leadership in system implementation, maintenance, and optimization.
• Deliver after-hours support during migrations, outages, and critical events.
• Mentor IT staff on Microsoft 365, Intune, Azure Backup, and Endpoint Manager.

Security & Compliance

• Design secure architectures aligned with CJIS, NIST, and local/state law enforcement standards.
• Oversee identity and access management (AD, Azure AD, Entra ID, AWS IAM, MFA, RBAC).
• Manage PKI infrastructure and ensure secure connectivity and auditability.

Cloud Integration & Migration

• Lead phased migration of workloads to Azure and AWS.
• Architect hybrid networking (VPN, SD-WAN, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect).
• Automate deployments using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, PowerShell, CloudFormation).

Documentation, Training & Support

• Maintain detailed documentation (diagrams, SOPs, runbooks, recovery plans).
• Conduct formal and informal training sessions for internal IT staff.
• Prepare compliance documentation for audits and internal reviews.