Principal Cloud Architect

IonQ

Cloud Architect leading design, implementation, and governance of cloud infrastructure at IonQ. Collaborating with teams to ensure a secure, cost-effective cloud environment.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $167,808 - $219,704 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing cloud architectures, with a strong focus on security, compliance, and cost management. Proficient in infrastructure-as-code practices and cloud migration strategies, ensuring scalable and resilient systems.

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Cloud Architecture DesignInfrastructure-As-CodeCloud Migration LeadershipCloud Security Best PracticesCI/CD Pipeline Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Cloud Platform ExpertiseCloud NetworkingIdentity And Access ManagementDistributed Systems DesignTerraformCloudFormationDockerKubernetesDevOps PracticesPerformance Optimization

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTechnical LeadershipMentorship

Tools & Technologies

AWSMicrosoft AzureGoogle Cloud PlatformBicepPulumi

Industry Keywords

Cloud ServicesCost ManagementGovernance PracticesDisaster RecoveryHigh Availability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and document end-to-end cloud architectures spanning compute, storage, networking, identity, and data services.
Define and maintain cloud reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards that engineering teams build against.
Lead cloud migration efforts, including assessment, planning, and execution of moving on-premises or legacy workloads to the cloud.
Evaluate and recommend cloud services, tools, and third-party solutions based on technical fit, cost, and operational impact.
Implement infrastructure-as-code practices to ensure environments are repeatable, version-controlled, and auditable.
Build security and compliance into architectures from the start, including identity and access management, encryption, network segmentation, and adherence to relevant regulatory frameworks.
Develop strategies for high availability, disaster recovery, scalability, and performance optimization.
Establish cloud cost management and governance practices, identifying opportunities to optimize spend.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, conducting architecture reviews and guiding implementation decisions.
Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and assess their potential value to the organization.
Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to align cloud strategy with organizational objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, software engineering, or systems architecture, with at least 3 years in a cloud-focused role.
Deep, hands-on expertise with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).
Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity and access management, and security best practices.
Proven experience designing scalable, resilient, and secure distributed systems.
Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tooling (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, or Pulumi).
Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Solid grasp of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Matching 401(k)
Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
Parental/adoption leave
Legal insurance
Home technology stipend