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