About Keyfactor Our mission is to securely connect the world: humans, machines, and AI. Keyfactor is the leader in trust infrastructure for AI and machines, helping the world's largest enterprises and government agencies take control of the cryptographic identities that safeguard every digital interaction. Behind the platform is a global team of people who care deeply about the work and each other.

We move fast, think big, and show up for one another every day. If you're looking for work that matters and a team that brings out your best, we hope you'll trust your future with Keyfactor! Title: Cloud Architect Location: United States; Remote, EST or CST Experience: Mid-Senior Level Job Function: Cloud Operations Employment Type: Full-Time Industry: Computer and Network Security About the position Under the supervision of Cloud Architecture leadership, The Cloud Architect is responsible for architecting, designing, and validating both new cloud architectures, and enhancements to existing architectures.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Design new scalable and highly available security focused multi-cloud international hosting solutions. Develop comprehensive platform modernization and migration strategies for existing IaaS/PaaS/Container Services environments. Work with Architecture teams to conduct proof of concept (POC) and implement the design in cloud-based environments.

Optimize systems performance, troubleshoot systems problems, and analyze issues of a highly technical nature. Create solutions using automation tools such as Bicep and Ansible. Document current systems and draft and maintain policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures.

Develop test protocols and plans for testing new application versions within our cloud hosted environments. Troubleshoot application/database performance issues related to connectivity, access, and security.

Qualifications

Experience with architecture, design, configuration, and deployment within the Microsoft Azure platform. (4 or more years) Experience creating and presenting architectural concepts and designs Experience with automation tools like ARM Templates, Terraform, Ansible, or DSC a plus Experience with Kubernetes and associated components such as Istio, ArgoCD, and operationalizing workflows OpenSearch, Kafka, and MongoDB experience strongly preferred Experience with security tools (Ie; SIEM, WAF, NGAV, Etc…) a plus Extensive understanding of networking and firewall design/configuration Knowledge of security best practices in infrastructure, application, IAM, or data platform solutions. Must possess strong troubleshooting abilities to get to the source of problems and think critically about possible solutions.

High degree of knowledge relating to Azure SQL, SQL Server, and database technology Ability to communicate effectively and work alongside leaders within our organization.

Requirements

Up to 10% travel required.

. In regions where government-paid leave doesn’t exist, like in the U.S., the company offers generous paid parental leave, along with comprehensive adoption and fertility suppo

Compensation

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Benefits

We build teams that continually strive to get better than the day before. You will be challenged daily and given opportunities to grow personally and professionally. We balance autonomy and structure to create an entrepreneurial environment to spur creativity and new ideas.

Here are just some of the initiatives that make our culture special: Second Fridays (a company-wide day off on the second Friday of every month minus November and December due to the Holiday schedule). Please note that this benefit is subject to change. Comprehensive benefit coverage globally.

Paid Parental Leave is available to new parents.