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Cloud Architect ( Azure or Google) job at Cloud Hybrid Technologies, LLC. Seattle, WA. We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Architect with deep expertise in both Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform to lead enterprise-scale cloud transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing secure, scalable, and cost-effective multi-cloud architectures while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and architecture of hybrid/multi-cloud solutions across Azure and Google Cloud Platform. Drive cloud migration strategies from on-premises to Azure and Google Cloud Platform, including application modernization and re-platforming. Define reference architectures, cloud landing zones, and governance models ensuring compliance with industry standards. Architect and implement secure and scalable network architectures (VPC, VNets, Shared VPC, Hub-and-Spoke, VPN, Interconnect, ExpressRoute). Oversee deployment of data and analytics platforms (BigQuery, Dataflow, Synapse, Databricks, Azure Data Lake, Cosmos DB, Cloud Spanner). Implement DevOps and IaC practices using Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines. Establish security best practices leveraging IAM, RBAC, Key Vault, KMS, Security Command Center, Defender for Cloud, and Azure AD. Provide technical leadership to engineering teams, guiding solution design, cost optimization, and operational excellence. Engage with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into strategic cloud solutions. Required Skills 12+ years of IT experience with 5+ years in cloud architecture roles. Strong hands-on expertise in Azure (IaaS, PaaS, AKS, Functions, Logic Apps, VNets, ExpressRoute) and Google Cloud (GKE, Compute Engine, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Spanner, IAM, VPC). Proven track record in cloud migrations, modernization, and multi-cloud strategy. Expertise in Kubernetes, containers, and microservices architectures. Strong skills in Terraform, ARM templates, Ansible, and CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD). Deep knowledge of cloud security, compliance, and governance frameworks. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. Nice to Have Certifications: Google Cloud Platform Professional Cloud Architect Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Experience with FinOps practices for cloud cost optimization. Exposure to multi-cloud monitoring/observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace, Splunk). Industry experience in Financial Services, Retail, or Manufacturing. Cloud Hybrid is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. Cloud Hybrid will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Cloud Hybrid require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract #J-18808-Ljbffr Cloud Hybrid Technologies, LLC

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