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Cloud Architect

Job in Santa Ana, Orange County, California, 92725, USA
Listing for: TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75 - 85 USD Hourly USD 75.00 85.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Key Responsibilities

  • Architecture & Strategic Planning
    a. Lead the technical architecture of a secure, resilient, and scalable hybrid environment (Azure, AWS, and on-prem)
    b. Define integration strategies for legacy systems and cloud-based workloads.
    c. Develop infrastructure standards, policies, and lifecycle strategies to guide modernization.
  • Infrastructure Operations & SME Duties
    a. Serve as the lead technical expert (Level
    4) for infrastructure, virtualization, networking, and cloud services.
    b. Work on-site to provide hands‑on leadership in system implementation, maintenance, and performance optimization.
    c. Provide after‑hours support and overtime as needed during critical cutovers, incidents, or emergency responses.
    d. Act as a subject matter expert and technical mentor to IT staff, supporting internal knowledge transfer and skill‑building.
    e. Mentor IT staff on Microsoft 365, Intune, Azure Backup, and Endpoint Manager operations.
  • Security & Compliance
    a. Design secure architectures compliant with CJIS, NIST, and state/local law enforcement standards.
    b. Oversee identity architecture (Active Directory, Azure AD, Entra , AWS IAM, MFA, RBAC).
    c. Oversee the PKI infrastructure, ensure encryption, access control, auditability, and secure connectivity across environments.
  • Cloud Integration & Migration
    a. Guide the phased migration of infrastructure workloads and services to cloud platforms.
    b. Architect hybrid networking (VPN, SD‑WAN, Express Route, Direct Connect) and ensure connectivity with public safety systems.
    c. Utilize Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Power Shell, Cloud Formation) to automate deployments.
  • Skills

    Cloud, Aws, Azure, Architecture, CJIS, NIST, Hybrid Network, SDWan

    Additional

    Skills & Qualifications

    6.

    Required Qualifications
    a. Minimum 8 years in enterprise infrastructure roles, with a strong focus on cloud and hybrid environments.
    b. Expert‑level knowledge of Azure, AWS, on‑prem virtualization (VMware/Hyper‑V), and enterprise storage.
    c. Proven experience in public‑sector IT or similarly regulated environments.
    d. Hands‑on knowledge in:
    i. Virtualization (vSphere/ESXi)
    ii. Enterprise Networking (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet)
    iii. Storage (SAN, NAS, Object Storage)
    iv. Identity and Access Management
    v. Hybrid Cloud Networking and Security
    vi. Infrastructure automation tools:
    Terraform, Power Shell, ARM templates, Cloud Formation.
    vii. Strong understanding of CJIS, NIST, or FedRAMP compliance frameworks.
    viii. Demonstrated ability to mentor technical teams and provide structured training in operational environments.
    7.

    Preferred Qualifications
    e. Prior experience supporting law enforcement, justice, or public safety agencies.
    f. Familiarity with RMS, CAD, body camera/evidence systems, or large data ingestion environments.
    g. Professional certifications (preferred but not required):
    i. Azure Solutions Architect Expert
    ii. AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
    iii. CISSP, VMware VCAP, Cisco CCNP/CCIE

    Engagement Details

    a.

    Location:

    100% On‑Site
    b.

    Work Hours:

    40 hours per week; overtime, weekends, and after‑hours support required as needed
    c. Travel:
    Local travel to agency locations may be required
    d. Equipment:
    Department‑issued laptop/tools
    e. Security Requirement:
    Must pass the department background check

    Deliverables

    a. Monthly infrastructure health check reports
    b. Updated documentation for all production systems
    c. Quarterly workshops and knowledge transfer sessions for internal IT team
    d. Incident response support and root cause analysis documentation
    e. Architecture reviews and roadmap recommendations

    Experience Level

    Expert Level

    Job Type & Location

    This is a Contract position based out of Santa Ana, CA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $75.00 – $85.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
    Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long‑term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

    Workplace Type

    This is a fully onsite position in Santa Ana, CA.

    Final date to receive applications

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 25, 2025.

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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