Hiring: Cloud Architect Company: 22nd Century Technologies Inc. Location: Clarksburg, WV Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 21:02:44 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : API Gateway, AWS, Azure, CI/CD, CloudFormation, Docker, ECS, EKS, Enterprise Architecture, FedRAMP, GCP, IAM, IaC, Kubernetes, Microservices, Pulumi, Security Clearance, Serverless, Terraform About the job Experience: •4–7 years of experience in cloud architecture, cloud engineering, or infrastructure roles. •Applied hands-on capability in Azure including core compute, storage, networking, and identity services. •Solid functional working knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/EKS). •Operational familiarity with cloud security principles, identity and access management (IAM), and network security controls. •Understanding of microservices architecture, API gateway patterns, and serverless computing. Required Skills: •Design and implement cloud architectures across Azure, that align with organizational requirements for scalability, availability, and security. •Develop cloud migration strategies and roadmaps, including assessment of existing on-premises workloads for cloud readiness. •Define and enforce cloud architectural standards, design patterns, and best practices across project teams. •Partner cross-functionally with DevOps, security, and development teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud services into CI/CD pipelines and application workflows. •Evaluate and recommend cloud services, tools, and third-party solutions to optimize performance and reduce costs. •Implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates. •Ensure cloud environments comply with applicable security frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, FISMA) and data protection requirements. •Conduct architecture reviews, proof-of-concept initiatives, and technical presentations for stakeholders. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. •Cloud certification preferred (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, GCP Professional Cloud Architect). Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!