Cloud Architect
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies - Workers Compensation Division
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Plano • Texas • United States
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About the role
- Design end-to-end cloud architecture solutions aligned with business objectives and technical requirements.
- Define and implement cloud adoption strategies, including public, private, and hybrid cloud models.
- Evaluate existing systems and make recommendations for cloud migration, modernization, and optimization.
- Establish cloud governance, standards, and best practices to ensure compliance, security, and cost-effectiveness.
- Collaborate with DevOps, Security, Networking, and Application teams to ensure integrated and seamless deployment.
- Lead architecture reviews, cloud assessments, and proof-of-concept efforts.
- Create and maintain architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and roadmaps.
- Mentor development and infrastructure teams on cloud best practices and architectural standards.
Requirements
- EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field required.
- CERTIFICATIONS: One or more preferred: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate/Professional; Azure Solutions Architect - Expert.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in designing and implementing solutions on one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Systems administration, software development, or enterprise architecture experience.
- Advanced container experience with Docker and Kubernetes or other container orchestration platform.
- Demonstrated experience with scripting languages.
- Solid knowledge of cloud networking (VPCs, VPN, DNS, Load Balancing), storage, and compute services.
- Understanding of security, identity management, and compliance in the cloud (IAM, encryption, audit logging).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principles.
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).
Benefits
- Work From Home Program (up to 2 days per week upon eligibility)
- Modern Office Setting
- On-Site Fitness Facility
- Onsite Parking Provided
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Retirements Savings - Immediate Vesting + Company Match
- Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Flexible Savings Accounts
- Paid Community Volunteer Day
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
cloud architecturecloud migrationcloud optimizationcloud governancecloud networkingscripting languagesInfrastructure as Codecontainer orchestrationDevOps principlestechnical documentation
Soft Skills
collaborationmentoringleadership
Certifications
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - AssociateAWS Certified Solutions Architect - ProfessionalAzure Solutions Architect - Expert