Cloud Architect
NTT DATA North America, Austin, TX, United States
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We are currently seeking a Cloud Architect to join our team in Austin, Texas (US‑TX), United States (US).
Key Responsibilities Cloud Operations and Support
Support customer self‑provisioned cloud instances across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI with security guardrails and backend deployment.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents, performance issues, and service outages in production and staging environments.
Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions to ensure high availability and reliability.
Lead root cause analysis and prepare post‑mortem documentation for major incidents.
Execute patch management, upgrades, and regular maintenance activities.
Develop and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and failover strategies and operations.
Participate in on‑call rotations and after‑hours support as needed.
Automation and Infrastructure Management
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates using tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation.
Use scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell to automate recurring tasks and operational processes.
Champion the use of configuration management tools and assist with DevOps pipeline integrations.
Recommend and implement cost optimization, resource utilization, and rightsizing strategies.
Security and Compliance
Ensure adherence to security best practices including least‑privilege access, encryption, and secure network configurations.
Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) policies and roles.
Monitor, identify, and remediate security vulnerabilities discovered through scanning tools or external advisories.
Support compliance efforts related to customer and regulatory requirements (TxRAMP, ISO, SOC2, etc.).
Collaboration and Documentation
Collaborate with application, security, and network teams for solution delivery and ongoing support.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance as needed.
Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Participate in client calls to provide technical input when required.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
At least two of the following certifications:
AWS Certified Solutions Architect or SysOps Administrator
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Solutions Architect Expert
Google Professional Cloud Architect or Cloud Engineer
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Associate or Professional
5+ years of multi‑cloud experience (AWS and Azure required).
6+ years of hands‑on experience in cloud engineering, operations, or support.
Preferred Requirements
DevOps or automation certifications (e.g., Kubernetes, Terraform).
ITIL Foundation or familiarity with support frameworks.
Experience working in managed services, NOC, SOC, or MSP environments.
Compensation & Benefits
Remote role: $94,736 – $180,525 (USD).
Incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution.
Flexible spending or health savings account.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Short and long term disability coverage.
Paid time off.
Employee assistance program.
401(k) program with company match.
Additional voluntary or legally‑required benefits.
About NTT DATA NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We accelerate client success with responsible innovation across cloud, security, AI, and digital infrastructure, and we operate in more than 50 countries.
EEO Statement NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For Pay Transparency information, please click here. For Pay Transparency, information is provided through the EEO Policy Statement. For more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.
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We are currently seeking a Cloud Architect to join our team in Austin, Texas (US‑TX), United States (US).
Key Responsibilities Cloud Operations and Support
Support customer self‑provisioned cloud instances across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI with security guardrails and backend deployment.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents, performance issues, and service outages in production and staging environments.
Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions to ensure high availability and reliability.
Lead root cause analysis and prepare post‑mortem documentation for major incidents.
Execute patch management, upgrades, and regular maintenance activities.
Develop and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and failover strategies and operations.
Participate in on‑call rotations and after‑hours support as needed.
Automation and Infrastructure Management
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates using tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation.
Use scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell to automate recurring tasks and operational processes.
Champion the use of configuration management tools and assist with DevOps pipeline integrations.
Recommend and implement cost optimization, resource utilization, and rightsizing strategies.
Security and Compliance
Ensure adherence to security best practices including least‑privilege access, encryption, and secure network configurations.
Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) policies and roles.
Monitor, identify, and remediate security vulnerabilities discovered through scanning tools or external advisories.
Support compliance efforts related to customer and regulatory requirements (TxRAMP, ISO, SOC2, etc.).
Collaboration and Documentation
Collaborate with application, security, and network teams for solution delivery and ongoing support.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance as needed.
Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Participate in client calls to provide technical input when required.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
At least two of the following certifications:
AWS Certified Solutions Architect or SysOps Administrator
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Solutions Architect Expert
Google Professional Cloud Architect or Cloud Engineer
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Associate or Professional
5+ years of multi‑cloud experience (AWS and Azure required).
6+ years of hands‑on experience in cloud engineering, operations, or support.
Preferred Requirements
DevOps or automation certifications (e.g., Kubernetes, Terraform).
ITIL Foundation or familiarity with support frameworks.
Experience working in managed services, NOC, SOC, or MSP environments.
Compensation & Benefits
Remote role: $94,736 – $180,525 (USD).
Incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution.
Flexible spending or health savings account.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Short and long term disability coverage.
Paid time off.
Employee assistance program.
401(k) program with company match.
Additional voluntary or legally‑required benefits.
About NTT DATA NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We accelerate client success with responsible innovation across cloud, security, AI, and digital infrastructure, and we operate in more than 50 countries.
EEO Statement NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For Pay Transparency information, please click here. For Pay Transparency, information is provided through the EEO Policy Statement. For more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.
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