Solutions Architect – Cloud & Infrastructure

Job Title: Solutions Architect – Cloud & Infrastructure
Experience: 12–18 years
Location – Remote
Shift timing - EST Time Zone, 7:30 pm to 4:30 am
Purpose:
Lead solution design and LOE-based pricing for infrastructure modernization, cloud migration, and managed operations. Ensures proposed solutions are technically sound, commercially viable, and operationally executable.
Core Responsibilities:
· Design hybrid and multi-cloud architectures including migration, NOC/SOC, and DR/BCP.
· Build detailed LOE models and pricing estimates for cloud and infrastructure services (engineering, monitoring, support).
· Define role mix, effort by tower (Cloud, Network, Security), and service-level cost impacts.
· Collaborate with Practice Leaders, Finance, and Proposal Factory for RFP pricing.
· Develop reusable cost models, SLA-based effort templates, and TCO calculators.
· Ensure designs meet client security, compliance, and reliability requirements.
Required Skills:
· Deep understanding of cloud and infra operations cost drivers (compute, network, security).
· Experience in effort estimation and pricing for managed services.
· Proficiency in IaaS/PaaS (AWS, Azure, GCP) and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible).
· Knowledge of Zero Trust, CNAPP, SOC/NOC operations, and observability tooling.
· Strong cross-team collaboration and presentation ability.
Experience & Qualifications:
· 12–18 years in IT infrastructure, cloud operations, or enterprise architecture, with at least 5 years in pre-sales or solution design.
· Proven experience in multi-cloud design, migrations, and managed services (IaaS, PaaS, Security).
· Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
· Professional certifications highly desirable:
° AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
° Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
° Google Cloud Professional Architect
° CCNP/CCIE, CISSP, or TOGAF (for network/security architecture)
· Solid grasp of FinOps, automation (Terraform/Ansible), and Zero Trust frameworks.
Shared Competencies Across All SA Roles:
· Proficient in building and maintaining LOE estimation templates.
· Comfortable translating delivery assumptions into pricing-ready models for Finance and Sales.
· Partner closely with Proposal Factory for rate validation and margin alignment.
· Able to support both pre-sales and delivery transition activities seamlessly.
· Strong commercial acumen; ability to connect architecture to financial outcomes.
· Exceptional client-facing and presentation skills; confident in orals and technical workshops.
· Familiarity with proposal and SOW documentation standards.
· Experience mentoring junior engineers or architects.
Interested! Apply Now: Share your profile with us only if you match the Skillset mentioned above at hiring@khey-digit.com

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