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Key Responsibilities
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.
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.
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) and PKI infrastructure, ensuring encryption, access control, auditability, and secure connectivity.
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.
Skills & 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 of virtualization (vSphere/ESXi), enterprise networking (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet), storage (SAN, NAS, Object Storage), and identity and access management.
Experience with 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience supporting law enforcement, justice, or public safety agencies.
Familiarity with RMS, CAD, body camera/evidence systems, or large data ingestion environments.
Professional certifications (desired): Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, CISSP, VMware VCAP, Cisco CCNP/CCIE.
Engagement Details
Location: 100% On‑Site, Santa Ana, CA.
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 Contract position based out of Santa Ana, CA.
Pay & Benefits The pay range for this position is $75.00 – $85.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include: 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), Short and long‑term disability, Health Spending Account (HSA), Transportation benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).
Workplace Type Fully on‑site 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.
EEO Statement 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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Cloud Architect
role at
Jobs via Dice .
Key Responsibilities
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.
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.
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) and PKI infrastructure, ensuring encryption, access control, auditability, and secure connectivity.
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.
Skills & 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 of virtualization (vSphere/ESXi), enterprise networking (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet), storage (SAN, NAS, Object Storage), and identity and access management.
Experience with 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience supporting law enforcement, justice, or public safety agencies.
Familiarity with RMS, CAD, body camera/evidence systems, or large data ingestion environments.
Professional certifications (desired): Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, CISSP, VMware VCAP, Cisco CCNP/CCIE.
Engagement Details
Location: 100% On‑Site, Santa Ana, CA.
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 Contract position based out of Santa Ana, CA.
Pay & Benefits The pay range for this position is $75.00 – $85.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include: 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), Short and long‑term disability, Health Spending Account (HSA), Transportation benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).
Workplace Type Fully on‑site 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.
EEO Statement 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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