Cloud Solutions Architect - Full time role - REMOTE role but Need someone local in AZ - No Visa Sponsorship

Cloud Solutions Architect Location: Arizona (AZ), USA REMOTE ROLE Type: Full-Time Salary: $110,000 – $140,000 annually Job Overview We are seeking a skilled Cloud Solutions Architect to design, implement, and support hybrid cloud environments across public and private platforms. This role will focus on delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud solutions while supporting both pre-sales activities (25%) and service delivery (75%). The ideal candidate will have strong experience across Microsoft cloud technologies, OpenStack, VMware, and networking fundamentals, with the ability to engage both technical teams and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect hybrid cloud solutions across public and private cloud environments.
• Lead service delivery efforts, including implementation, migration, and optimization of cloud solutions.
• Provide pre-sales technical support, including solution design, client presentations, and technical consultations.
• Architect and support Microsoft cloud solutions, including identity and collaboration platforms.
• Work with engineering teams to deploy and manage OpenStack and VMware-based private cloud environments.
• Ensure scalability, security, and high availability of cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business requirements.
• Provide guidance on best practices, cost optimization, and cloud strategy.

Required Skills & Experience Public Cloud

• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure, M365, and Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Familiarity with AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) (nice to have)

Private Cloud

• Hands-on experience with OpenStack components (e.g., Glance, Nova, Neutron, Cinder)
• Strong experience with VMware technologies (vSphere/ESXi, vSAN)

Networking

• Solid understanding of L2/L3 networking concepts and routing protocols

Operating Systems

• Experience with both Windows and Linux environments

Additional Skills

• Experience with Veeam or similar backup solutions (nice to have)
• Strong problem-solving and architectural design skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Role Breakdown

• 25% Pre-Sales Support: Solution design, client engagement, technical presentations
• 75% Service Delivery: Implementation, migration, and ongoing support

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge hybrid cloud projects
• Exposure to enterprise-level infrastructure and architecture
• Collaborative and growth-focused environment

Thanks & Best Regards Piyush Sharma Recruitment eMail: [email protected] | www.ishift.net 7014 East Camelback Road, Suite 1452 Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job