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UT-Cloud Solutions Architect

AiQualTest LLC

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms and services (demonstrated GCP expertise or other major public cloud provider); scalable, distributed systems and microservices architecture; Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Open Tofu, Ansible, CloudFormation, or Pulumi); networking (VPC, hybrid connectivity), security protocols, and IAM in cloud environments; containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/GKE); AI-assisted developer tools and workflows for infrastructure provisioning, code maintenance, and automated testing; strong problem-solving and troubleshooting; effective communication and leadership skills; and experience working in a cloud environment for a government, higher education, or other public-sector entity. CAI is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to support the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) in designing, securing, and optimizing cloud solutions with a primary focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including legacy-to-cloud migrations, while providing technical leadership to development and operations teams.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSalt Lake City, UT

    Description

    Cloud Solutions Architect

    Project/Position Title: Cloud Solutions Architect

    Work Location: On-site – Calvin Rampton Building (remote work not available; Utah residents only)

    Contract Term: 8/13/2027 (anticipated start 11/23/2026)

    Expected Weekly Hours: 20 hours per week

    Expected Interview Dates: TBD

    Interview Format: On-site - Calvin Rampton Building

    Expected Award Date: TBD

    Minimum Mandatory Requirements


    • GCP, AWS or Azure certification
    • Infrastructure as Code experience
    • Experience working in a cloud environment for a public sector entity (State, Federal, Higher Ed, etc.)

    Scoring Criteria & Criteria Weight

    Cost - 20%

    Public Sector Cloud Infrastructure Experience - 40%

    Cloud Cybersecurity and IAM Experience - 30%

    GCP, AWS, or Azure Cloud Certifications - 10%


    Job Description

    Job Intro

    CAI is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to support the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) in designing, securing, and optimizing cloud solutions with a primary focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including legacy-to-cloud migrations, while providing technical leadership to development and operations teams.

    Key Responsibilities


    • Design and develop cloud solutions that meet business and technical requirements (primary focus on GCP; AWS and Azure also relevant)
    • Collaborate with stakeholders, business product owners, and DevOps teams to gather requirements and translate them into architectural designs and technical roadmaps
    • Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud best practices, application hosting, and distributed architecture
    • Create and maintain architectural documentation, including diagrams, integration processes, and specifications
    • Ensure solutions are secure, compliant, and optimized for performance, reliability, and scalability
    • Architect and maintain cloud database systems, BigQuery data pipelines, and public/private APIs to support application integration and legacy-to-cloud migrations
    • Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies, tools, and services (e.g., containers, Kubernetes/GKE, BI analytics)
    • Conduct regular reviews of cloud environments to identify improvements and cost optimization opportunities
    • Support disaster recovery planning and backup strategies and ensure high availability of critical systems
    • Stay current on emerging cloud technologies and industry trends to inform architectural strategy


    Required Technical Skills

    In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms and services (demonstrated GCP expertise or other major public cloud provider); scalable, distributed systems and microservices architecture; Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Open Tofu, Ansible, CloudFormation, or Pulumi); networking (VPC, hybrid connectivity), security protocols, and IAM in cloud environments; containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/GKE); AI-assisted developer tools and workflows for infrastructure provisioning, code maintenance, and automated testing; strong problem-solving and troubleshooting; effective communication and leadership skills; and experience working in a cloud environment for a government, higher education, or other public-sector entity.

    Preferred Qualifications


    • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent related experience, where 1 year of higher education substitutes for 1 year of experience)
    • 7+ years of experience in IT, including 3+ years in cloud architecture, DevOps, or a similar technical leadership role
    • Certifications such as Google Professional Cloud Architect, Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect
    • Experience with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD workflows (e.g., GitHub Actions), and database administration/migrations (PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, BigQuery)
    • Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, CIS Benchmarks, or ISO/IEC 27001


    Supplier Notes

    Suppliers should submit candidates with directly relevant cloud architecture experience in the public sector. Resumes should clearly identify GCP/AWS/Azure certifications, Infrastructure as Code tools used, public-sector cloud environments worked in, and cloud security and IAM experience. This position is on-site, limited to Utah residents, and approximately 20 hours per week. A 10-panel drug screen is required for all candidates submitted for onboarding.  


    Onsite interviews held at: Calvin Rampton Building



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