Cloud Architect / Cloud Security Engineer (REMOTE)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect / Cloud Security Engineer to support the State of Missouri in administering, designing, and implementing secure, scalable cloud solutions. This role requires a strong background in AWS, Azure, and GCP, with the ability to drive architectural decisions, ensure compliance, and mentor technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Design & Implementation : Design and implement cloud infrastructure aligned with organizational security, performance, and cost optimization goals.
• Automation & IaC : Build and configure resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies and best practices.
• Cloud Adoption Support : Lead agencies in cloud migration initiatives, including architectural planning, environment setup, and operational guidance.
• Documentation & Standards : Develop and maintain technical documentation such as design diagrams, configuration standards, and runbooks.
• Collaboration : Work closely with security, networking, database, and application teams to ensure cross-functional alignment and successful integration.
• Governance & Compliance : Ensure alignment with enterprise governance standards, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and other applicable regulations.
• Security & Monitoring : Provide guidance on native cloud tools, resource policies, role-based access control (RBAC), tagging, and monitoring strategies.
• Technical Problem-Solving : Troubleshoot and resolve environment-related issues, escalating complex challenges as needed.
• Mentorship & Leadership : Coach and manage existing cloud team members, fostering a high-performing, collaborative environment

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications