Remote Job :: IT Cloud Architect

We are seeking a skilled and innovative Cloud Engineer III to join our client in a remote, contract-to-hire role based in the CST or EST time zones. This position focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing scalable Azure cloud solutions that support enterprise operations, ensuring reliability, security, and performance across multiple domains. The Cloud Engineer III will provide technical leadership, collaborate across teams, and contribute to long-term cloud strategies.
Standard business hours, Monday through Friday
Lead the design and development of secure, reliable Azure cloud architectures for compute, storage, network, and containerization.
Implement and maintain tenant-level Azure security measures, including baselines, access controls, patching, and vulnerability management.
Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to define and communicate cloud strategies, benefits, risks, and costs.
Evaluate and recommend Azure architecture patterns to impro...