Sr Principal Cloud Architect

For our client, we are seeking a Sr Principal Cloud Architect to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.
This role will shape and support a modern cloud architecture strategy spanning multiple environments, with a strong focus on secure, scalable infrastructure and identity services.
The Sr Principal Cloud Architect will partner closely with customers and internal teams to deliver reliable cloud solutions that meet operational and security requirements.
This position is well suited for a senior technologist who can balance hands-on architecture, platform execution, and escalation support in a complex enterprise environment.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $164,382 – $189,750 annually
Responsibilities
Architect, build, and support multi-cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and GCP
Serve as a subject matter expert for identity and access management solutions
Oversee certificate infrastructure and DNS management
Deploy and manage AWS multi-tenant account structures, focusing on networking and security
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments
Serve as a Tier 3 escalation point for customer support
Collaborate with customers to understand requirements and ensure successful delivery
Qualifications
10+ years of related experience in IT infrastructure and operations
Proven experience with AWS multi-tenant environments using IaC tools like Terraform or Ansible/YAML
Expertise in Okta/Identity federation solutions, with workflow automation experience preferred
Hands-on experience with Certificate Authority deployment and DNS management
Strong background in cloud networking, including Zscaler, routing, VPCs, and security groups
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
US Citizenship required due to Top Secret clearance necessity
Benefits
Variety of medical, dental, and vision plan options
401(k) plan with company match
Flexible work weeks to promote work/life balance
15 days of paid leave and 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Family Leave program offering up to 160 hours in a rolling 12-month period
Short- and long-term disability benefits, life insurance, and critical illness coverage
Regular reviews of benefits to ensure competitiveness and employee satisfaction
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.

Work arrangement
Yes