Enterprise Architect - CONTRACT

Client: Confidential

Engagement Type: Contract, 1099 Preferred

Duration: 6 month engagement starting in early August

Rate: Commensurate with experience - details provided on initial call

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: On-site in Salt Lake City, UT

What You'll Do

• Define and lead enterprise cloud architecture strategy aligned to business objectives and innovation goals
• Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, or GCP environments
• Partner with engineering teams to guide solution design, modernization, and migration initiatives
• Establish cloud governance frameworks, standards, and best practices for architecture and operations
• Drive adoption of cloud-native technologies including containers, serverless, and microservices
• Lead architectural reviews and provide mentorship to senior engineers and architects
• Collaborate cross-functionally to evaluate emerging technologies and accelerate innovation

What You'll Bring

• Deep expertise in enterprise-scale AWS infrastructure, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
• Eight or more years proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale distributed systems
• Strong background in cloud security, networking, and infrastructure architecture
• Experience leading large-scale cloud migrations and modernization efforts
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive technical strategy
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts
• AWS Certified DevOps Pro and Solutions Architect Professional or equivalent are mandatory
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field