Cloud Architect (need resumes by 1/28)

Seeking a Cloud Architect, local to the US for a fully remote long term contract opportunity. Target Hourly Rate: $70/hr W2 - $75/hr W2 Work location: The work is expected to be remote, but occasional onsite work could be requested by the manager, work location in St. Paul, MN 55106. Duration: 1.5 year project with anticipated start date of end of February 2025 to end of February 2026. Project extensions are likely but not guaranteed. Minimum Qualifications – must meet ALL • Minimum of 5 years experience as a Cloud Architect • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and effective customer service skills. • Strong troubleshooting skills Cloud Design – Highly Desired Skills • Experience designing enterprise cloud solutions with Microsoft Azure preferred. Other experience with AWS and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure would be sufficient as well. • Strong understanding of cloud shared responsibility and security models • Secure system design and development principles to conform to state and federal guidelines. • Experience architecting complex solutions on public cloud infrastructure. • Cloud Monitoring and Alerting Solutions (Azure Monitor, SCOM, SolarWinds) • Cloud migration planning, design, and process for large enterprise organizations. Cloud Solution Implementation – Highly Desired Skills • Scripting with Python and/or PowerShell. • Experience with Infrastructure Configuration Solutions • Designing and implementing with cloud IaaS and PaaS Services. • Experience with AWS CloudFormation or Azure Resource Manager, Terraform and/or Azure Bicep. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.modis.com/en-us/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records Pay Details: $70.00 to $75.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.akkodis.com/en/us/candidate-privacy-policy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Remote About the Company: AKKODIS Apply Job!