Multi-Cloud Engagement Architect

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Multi-Cloud Engagement Architect to support client cloud transformation and modernization initiatives. This position is a full-time remote role. As an Engagement Architect, you will play a pivotal role in leading cloud strategy, architecture design, infrastructure modernization, and secure cloud adoption efforts across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead customer discovery workshops to understand business objectives, technical requirements, and cloud transformation goals.
• Develop client cloud and security strategies, vision-state architectures, migration roadmaps, and implementation plans.
• Design secure, scalable, and compliant cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.
• Author and peer review architecture, design, and security documentation aligned with industry standards and vendor best practices.
• Define Infrastructure-as-Code deployment strategies leveraging Terraform and modern cloud automation practices.
• Partner with customer application teams to identify dependencies, migration sequencing, and modernization opportunities.
• Lead large-scale cloud architecture and design engagements supporting both greenfield and brownfield environments.
• Serve as the primary technical advisor and subject matter expert for cloud architecture engagements.
• Contribute to cloud program management initiatives, service delivery models, and strategic planning efforts.
• Support implementation teams throughout deployment activities, providing architectural guidance and issue resolution.
• Conduct cloud configuration reviews and clearly document business, technical, and security requirements.
• Assist in designing secure, Federal and Defense-compliant cloud solutions in collaboration with compliance and security experts.
• Provide architecture and design guidance for cloud networking technologies including VPCs, Transit Gateway, firewall solutions, and secure connectivity patterns.
• Manage project risks, communicate progress to stakeholders, and ensure successful delivery outcomes.
• Deliver quality work products within established timelines and budgets while maintaining strong client relationships.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• 6+ years of security systems engineering and architecture experience.
• 5+ years of cloud architecture experience supporting AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience designing and implementing secure enterprise cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions.
• Strong understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code principles and automation methodologies.
• Previous experience supporting clients within a professional services or consulting organization.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance security requirements and business objectives while making risk-based recommendations.
• Working knowledge of project delivery methodologies including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall.
• Experience developing architecture documentation, technical diagrams, and client-facing deliverables.

Preferred Certifications / Skills:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
• GIAC Public Cloud Security Certification
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks
• Cloud networking experience with Palo Alto, Cisco ASAv, VPC Peering, Transit Gateway, VPNs, and related technologies
• Experience using Lucidchart, Jira, and Smartsheet
• Knowledge of encryption technologies including TLS/SSL, PKI, and key management solutions
• Experience supporting cloud compliance frameworks and regulated environments

Compensation:

• $120,000 - $160,000 *depending on experience*
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life
• Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Sick Leave as Required By Law

This job opens for applications on September 2, 2026. Applications for this position will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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