Cloud Infrastructure Architect/Engineer ? Multi-Cloud (Azure & AWS)

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Title: Cloud Infrastructure Architect/Engineer - Multi-Cloud (Azure & AWS)

Location: Houston, TX (Onsite Daily in 77064)

Duration: Contract/Contract-to-Hire

Work Requirements: , Holders or Authorized to Work in the US.

Key Points:

• This position is 100% onsite. It is not hybrid. Candidates must be local to Houston
• Expertise in Azure and AWS infrastructure engineering & cloud architecture is required
• Strong skills in IaC using Terraform and/or CloudFormation
• Experience in deploying and managing Landing Zone, Control Tower, Guard rails etc.
  
  

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Cloud Infrastructure Architect/Engineer to design, implement, and optimize scalable, resilient cloud environments across Azure and AWS. This role requires deep expertise in infrastructure automation, security governance, networking, and multi-cloud architecture to support our strategic cloud initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect highly available, fault-tolerant multi-cloud solutions aligned with business objectives
• Develop technical documentation, architectural blueprints, and best practices
• Evaluate and recommend cloud services and emerging technologies to enhance infrastructure efficiency
• Automate provisioning, scaling, and resource lifecycle management with Terraform and Ansible
• Collaborate with Business and application support troubleshooting AWS / Azure issues
• Work with Security and Compliance teams to design and enforce cloud security architectures, governance frameworks, and compliance controls
• Work with Security and Compliance teams to implement identity management, encryption, access control, and regulatory compliance measures
• Work with Network and Security teams to design hybrid network architectures including VPCs, subnets, VPNs, and direct connect solutions
• Develop and document load balancing, DNS, and traffic routing strategies to optimize performance
• Work with Operations and Security teams to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize network connectivity, latency, and security configurations
• Provide technical mentorship and collaborate with Infrastructure, Operations, and Security teams
• Participate in architecture reviews and technical decision-making processes
• Present solutions, recommendations, and technical strategies to leadership and stakeholders
• Stay ahead of cloud innovations, security trends, and industry advancements
  
  

Qualifications

• 5 years in infrastructure engineering & cloud architecture required
• 5 years hands-on experience with Azure & AWS infrastructure required
• 2 years of expert-level Terraform development for multi-cloud automation required
• 2 years of hands-on coding exp to deploy resources using IaC Terraform / CloudFormation
• Proficiency in AWS / Azure CLI, Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting required
• Experience in deploying and managing Landing Zone, Control Tower, Guard rails etc required
• Strong knowledge of Azure Virtual Networks, Resource Manager, Active Directory, and Key Vault required
• Expertise in AWS Transit Gateway, Route tables, Gateway Load Balancers, VPC, IAM, Lambda required
• Knowledge of hybrid cloud connectivity, network security, and optimization required
• Experience with VPN, direct connect, and access control required
• Expertise in Docker, EKS / AKS and container orchestration technologies preferred
• Experience with cloud-native monitoring tools (AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor) preferred
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles (CIS, NIST, ISO 27001) preferred
• Hands-on experience with compliance frameworks (SOC2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA) preferred
• Proficiency in security scanning, vulnerability management, and incident response preferred
• Familiarity with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles, including error budgets and SLOs preferred
• Strong system administration, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
  
  

Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay, 401(k)
• Retirement plan
• and much more!
  
  

About INSPYR Solutions:

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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