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IT - ADMIN - Security Architect - Consultant - Cloud Engineer

TALENT Software Services
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/24/2027
Role - Cloud Security Architect

12 Months Contract

Columbia SC - Hybrid

Project Scope

  • Support day-to-day cloud infrastructure operations and administration.
  • Assist with AWS and Azure cloud migrations as the organization transitions to a managed Cloud Management Platform (CMP) and cloud broker model.
  • Ensure secure, scalable, and reliable cloud infrastructure while maintaining business continuity.

Daily Duties & Responsibilities

  • Perform system administration, automation, and development tasks for the Cloud Management Platform (CMP).
  • Support cloud infrastructure operations across AWS and Azure environments.
  • Collaborate with DTO and customer teams to plan and execute cloud migration activities.
  • Maintain continuity and availability of shared cloud services across AWS and Azure.
  • Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, security, and cost efficiency.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and knowledge transfer to internal teams.
  • Develop and maintain cloud architecture, governance, and operational best practices.
  • Support automation, continuous deployment, and configuration management initiatives.

Required Skills (Ranked By Importance)

  • 10 years of experience in Infrastructure, Systems Engineering, DevOps, or Solution/Cloud Architecture.
  • 8 years of experience in Technical Architecture.
  • 5–7 years of hands-on AWS experience, including:
    • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
    • AWS Organizations
    • Networking Architectures
    • Cost Management and Governance Controls
  • 3–5 years of hands-on Microsoft Azure experience, including:
    • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
    • Azure Active Directory (Azure AD/Entra ID)
    • Networking Architectures
    • Cost Management and Governance Controls
  • 3–7 years of Enterprise Cloud Architecture or Cloud Governance experience.
  • 3–5 years of Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience.
  • 3–5 years of Cloud Migration and Platform Operations experience.
  • 3 years of Technical Leadership, mentoring, and knowledge transfer.
  • Strong expertise in Public Cloud Infrastructure (AWS and Azure).

Preferred Skills

  • Advanced expertise with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
  • Experience with cloud scaling technologies and high-availability solutions.
  • Strong hands-on experience with AWS and/or other public cloud platforms.
  • Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or other containerization technologies.
  • Experience with cloud security, penetration testing, and threat detection tools.
  • Experience with:
    • ServiceNow
    • Datadog
    • Dome9
    • Aviatrix
  • Background in:
    • DevOps
    • Software Development
    • Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
    • Systems Engineering
  • Experience with Configuration Management and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD).

Required Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • 8 years of Technical Architecture experience with relevant hands-on engineering expertise.

Preferred Certifications

  • AWS Certifications (Associate or Professional level preferred).
  • Microsoft Azure Certifications (Associate or Expert level preferred).

Work Location / Onsite Requirements

  • Consultant is required to work onsite during the first week to become acclimated with the team and environment.
  • After the initial onboarding period, the consultant is expected to work 3 days per month onsite.
  • The remaining work schedule will be remote.
  • The onsite schedule will be coordinated with the hiring manager after the consultant's start date.
  • Vendor partners should ensure candidates are aware of and able to meet the onsite requirements.

Salary : $80 - $90

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