Chief Cloud Architect

Job Title: Sr. Cloud Engineer

We are seeking an experienced professional to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure on GCP and Azure.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud engineering with a focus on GCD and Azure, and expertise in network engineering, including designing and managing complex network architectures.

The successful candidate will also be proficient in configuring and managing VPNs, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, and other network connectivity solutions, as well as experience with cloud-based firewalls, load balancers, and network security best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure on GCP and Azure
• Develop and optimize cloud-native architectures for LLM-based products and services
• Utilize Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines for AI model deployment and updates
• Collaborate with AI product manager, data engineers to transform prototypes into production
• Implement best practices in MLOps/AI Ops for model versioning, monitoring, and automation
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and integration
• Develop & maintain network architecture, like VPCs, subnets, routing tables, security groups, etc.
• Collect requirements, design service & resource configuration, and implement configuration for GCD and Azure resource/services
• Configure and manage VPNs, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, and other network connectivity
• Implement and manage cloud-based firewalls, palo alto firewalls, load balancers, Meraki switches/access points, and other network security measures
• Monitor and optimize network performance, ensuring low latency and high availability
• Collaborate with MSPs remotely to transition client's existing on-prem network devices, ensuring seamless integration with cloud infrastructure
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and ARM templates
• Experience working with network scanning tools to determine access points & potential vulnerabilities
• Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues in a timely manner
• Monitor cloud infrastructure using Google Cloud Operations Suite, Datadog, Splunk, etc.
• Implement and manage security measures, including policies, encryption etc.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and regulations
• Stay up to date with the latest cloud and network engineering trends, technologies, best practices
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• Contribute to the development of RFPs, PoCs, and client proposals
• Stay updated on emerging AI innovations including Generative AI, Agentic AI, and foundation models (GPT, Gemini, Copilot)

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering with a focus on GCD and Azure
• A master's or bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Proficiency in GCD/Azure services such as VMs, Storage, SQL Database & SQL Managed Instance, and Functions
• Strong expertise in network engineering, including designing and managing complex network architectures
• Proficiency in configuring and managing VPNs, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, and other network connectivity solutions
• Experience with cloud-based firewalls, load balancers, and network security best practices
• Hands-on experience with IaC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and ARM templates
• Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Experience working with MSPs to manage on-prem network devices and ensure seamless integration with cloud infrastructure
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.