Job#: 3044836 IT & Software -

Senior Cloud ArchitectLocation:

Milpitas, California (Onsite) Role OverviewThe Senior Cloud Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and governing cloud-based solutions across multiple cloud platforms, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role requires a strong understanding of cloud security architecture, identity and access management (IAM), networking, and secure-by-design architecture principles, in addition to IaaS and PaaS best practices. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and architect scalable, highly available, resilient, and secure cloud solutions leveraging IaaS and PaaS services across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).Lead cloud migration initiatives, including re-hosting, re-platforming, refactoring, and re-architecting legacy and on-premises workloads with a strong emphasis on security posture improvement and risk reduction.

Drive application and infrastructure modernization programs to improve scalability, performance, security, and operational efficiency.

Partner with engineering, platform, and security teams to define cloud-native reference architectures, security guardrails, and modernization roadmaps.

Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, availability, reliability, security hardening, and cost efficiency.

Establish and manage cloud security architectures and governance frameworks, aligned with industry standards and internal security policies.

Design and enforce identity-first security, including IAM strategies, least privilege access controls, role-based access, identity federation, and secrets management.

Design and implement secure cloud networking architectures, including VPN, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, and Cloud Interconnect.

Configure and enforce network segmentation, micro-segmentation, zero-trust architectures, and advanced network security controls.

Secure containers, Kubernetes, serverless, and microservices environments, including image scanning, runtime protection, and policy enforcement.

Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Azure ARM/Bicep templates with built-in security, policy, and compliance controls.

Design and evolve DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines, integrating security scanning, policy enforcement, and automated compliance validation.

Define and implement cloud security observability, including logging, monitoring, alerting, and incident response integration.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our Welcome Packet as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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