Sr Cloud Architect
Job Description
Senior Cloud Architect
An elite technology team is seeking a seasoned Cloud Architect to help design, automate, and operate a next-generation cloud platform supporting high-performance systems across a hybrid environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on builder who thrives on solving complex infrastructure challenges and scaling modern cloud services.
What You’ll Do
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Lead design and implementation of secure, highly available cloud environments.
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Mentor engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable infrastructure solutions.
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Automate everything — from provisioning to deployments — using tools like Terraform, Python, and Puppet.
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Build and manage Kubernetes-based platforms with Docker, Helm, and modern container runtimes.
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Develop self-service infrastructure capabilities and internal platform tools.
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Monitor, optimize, and continuously improve performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
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Participate in an engineering rotation supporting mission-critical systems.
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Job Requirements
About You
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5+ years of experience building and managing complex cloud infrastructures (AWS preferred).
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Deep expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform or CloudFormation) and key AWS services (EC2, S3, VPC, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, IAM, etc.).
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Strong understanding of Kubernetes architecture, security, and operations (EKS, AKS, or GKE experience ideal).
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Skilled in scripting and automation with Python and Bash.
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Strong Linux background and working knowledge of hybrid networking, CI/CD pipelines, and container technologies.
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Experience with disaster recovery, cloud security, and performance tuning.
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Excellent analytical and communication skills.
Nice to Have
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Cloud architecture and strategy design experience.
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Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect or Kubernetes CKA/CKAD/CKS.
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Familiarity with Ansible, FinOps, or AI/ML infrastructure management.
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Contributions to open-source projects or developer communities.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Rolf Otten
Technology Recruiter
EXPERIENCE:
In 2004, shortly after graduating from NIU's College of Business, my recruiting career at CPS, Inc. started. During this time, I have been able to learn from some of the best recruiters within the industry and continually look to improve myself in order to better serve both the candidates and client companies I represent.
I partner with several of the leading tech firms in Chicago and across the country in helping them secure hard to find technologists. These companies are in a variety of industries: Financial/Trading, E-Commerce, Data Analytic, Ad-tech, Education Tech, SaaS, Hedge Funds, and more.
The positions I work include: Software Engineers (C++, Java, C#, Python, Ruby, etc.), Network/Systems Engineers, DevOps, DBA's, Data Scientists, and more.
About me:
I grew up in the west suburbs of Chicago just blocks from the famed Brookfield Zoo. I enjoy spending time with my wife and our three children and try to keep up with all of their activities. I try to remain as active as possible and enjoy all things "sports". You can find me at Soldier Field for most Bears games and will never say no to a good chicken wing.