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Cloud Architect

Cloud Architect

TEKsystems • Santa Ana, CA, United States
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The Infrastructure Architect will work on-site to lead enterprise IT architecture strategy, design hybrid cloud infrastructure, ensure compliance with public safety standards (e.g., CJIS), and act as a senior technical advisor to internal teams. The contractor will be expected to work extended hours when required, particularly during system migrations, outages, security events, or other critical maintenance windows. The architect is also expected to provide direct mentorship, coaching, and skills development to department IT personnel to build internal technical capability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Architecture & Strategic Planning

a. Lead the technical architecture of a secure, resilient, and scalable hybrid environment (Azure, AWS, and on-prem)

b. Define integration strategies for legacy systems and cloud-based workloads.

c. Develop infrastructure standards, policies, and lifecycle strategies to guide modernization.

2. Infrastructure Operations & SME Duties

a. Serve as the lead technical expert (Level 4) for infrastructure, virtualization, networking, and cloud services.

b. Work on-site to provide hands-on leadership in system implementation, maintenance, and performance optimization.

c. Provide after-hours support and overtime as needed during critical cutovers, incidents, or emergency responses.

d. Act as a subject matter expert and technical mentor to IT staff, supporting internal knowledge transfer and skill-building.

e. Mentor IT staff on Microsoft 365, Intune, Azure Backup, and Endpoint Manager operations

3. Security & Compliance

a. Design secure architectures compliant with CJIS, NIST, and state / local law enforcement standards.

b. Oversee identity architecture (Active Directory, Azure AD, Entra ID, AWS IAM, MFA, RBAC).

c. Oversee the PKI infrastructure, ensure encryption, access control, auditability, and secure connectivity across environments.

4. Cloud Integration & Migration

a. Guide the phased migration of infrastructure workloads and services to cloud platforms.

b. Architect hybrid networking (VPN, SD-WAN, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect) and ensure connectivity with public safety systems.

c. Utilize Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, PowerShell, CloudFormation) to automate deployments.

  • Skills

Cloud, Aws, Azure, Architecture, CJIS, NIST, Hybrid Network, SDWan

  • Top Skills Details
  • Cloud,Aws,Azure,Architecture,CJIS,NIST,Hybrid Network,SDWan

  • Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • 6. Required Qualifications

    a. Minimum 8 years in enterprise infrastructure roles, with a strong focus on cloud and hybrid environments.

    b. Expert-level knowledge of Azure, AWS, on-prem virtualization (VMware / Hyper-V), and enterprise storage.

    c. Proven experience in public-sector IT or similarly regulated environments.

    d. Hands-on knowledge in :

    i. Virtualization (vSphere / ESXi)

    ii. Enterprise Networking (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet)

    iii. Storage (SAN, NAS, Object Storage)

    iv. Identity and Access Management

    v. Hybrid Cloud Networking and Security

    vi. Infrastructure automation tools : Terraform, PowerShell, ARM templates, CloudFormation.

    vii. Strong understanding of CJIS, NIST, or FedRAMP compliance frameworks.

    viii. Demonstrated ability to mentor technical teams and provide structured training in operational environments.

    7. Preferred Qualifications

    e. Prior experience supporting law enforcement, justice, or public safety agencies.

    f. Familiarity with RMS, CAD, body camera / evidence systems, or large data ingestion environments.

    g. Professional certifications (preferred but not required) :

    i. Azure Solutions Architect Expert

    ii. AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

    iii. CISSP, VMware VCAP, Cisco CCNP / CCIE

    8. Engagement Details

    a. Location : 100% On-Site

    b. Work Hours : 40 hours per week; overtime, weekends, and after-hours support required as needed

    c. Travel : Local travel to agency locations may be required

    d. Equipment : Department-issued laptop / tools

    e. Security Requirement : Must pass the department background check

    9. Deliverables

    a. Monthly infrastructure health check reports

    b. Updated documentation for all production systems

    c. Quarterly workshops and knowledge transfer sessions for internal IT team

    d. Incident response support and root cause analysis documentation

    e. Architecture reviews and roadmap recommendations

  • Experience Level
  • Expert Level

  • Pay and Benefits
  • The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $85.00 / hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following :

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  • Workplace Type
  • This is a fully onsite position in Santa Ana,CA.

  • Application Deadline
  • This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2025.

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    About TEKsystems :

    We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

    About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

    We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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