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TEKsystems

Cloud Architect

TEKsystems, Santa Ana, California, United States, 92725

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Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Strategic Planning

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

Define integration strategies for legacy systems and cloud‑based workloads.

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

Infrastructure Operations & SME Duties

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

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

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

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

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

Security & Compliance

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

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

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

Cloud Integration & Migration

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

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

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

Required Qualifications

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

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

Proven experience in public‑sector IT or similarly regulated environments.

Hands‑on knowledge in:

Virtualization (vSphere/ESXi)

Enterprise Networking (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet)

Storage (SAN, NAS, Object Storage)

Identity and Access Management

Hybrid Cloud Networking and Security

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

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

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

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

Professional certifications (preferred but not required):

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

CISSP, VMware VCAP, Cisco CCNP/CCIE

Preferred Qualifications

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

Engagement Details • Location: 100% On‑Site • Work Hours: 40 hours per week; overtime, weekends, and after‑hours support required as needed • Travel: Local travel to agency locations may be required • Equipment: Department‑issued laptop/tools • Security Requirement: Must pass the department background check

Deliverables

Monthly infrastructure health check reports

Updated documentation for all production systems

Quarterly workshops and knowledge transfer sessions for internal IT team

Incident response support and root cause analysis documentation

Architecture reviews and roadmap recommendations

Experience Level Expert Level

Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Santa Ana, CA.

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

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 Dec 25, 2025.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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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