About the role

Role Overview

As a Cloud Architect at Keyfactor, you will design, architect, and validate new and enhanced multi-cloud security-focused hosting architectures. You’ll work with cloud architecture leadership and teams to drive modernization, migration, and POC-to-implementation for cloud-based environments.

Responsibilities

Architect scalable, highly available, security-focused multi-cloud hosting solutions.
Create platform modernization and migration strategies for existing IaaS/PaaS/containers environments.
Partner with architecture teams to run proofs of concept (POCs) and implement designs.
Optimize performance, troubleshoot complex system issues, and perform deep technical analysis.
Build solutions using automation tools such as Bicep and Ansible.
Document systems and maintain policies, guidelines, and SOPs.
Develop test protocols/plans for cloud-hosted application version testing.
Troubleshoot application/database performance issues involving connectivity, access, and security.

Requirements

4+ years of experience with architecture, design, configuration, and deployment on Microsoft Azure.
Ability to create and present architectural concepts and designs.
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to think critically to identify root causes.
Extensive networking and firewall design/configuration knowledge.
Security best practices across infrastructure, applications, IAM, and data platforms.
Strong knowledge of Azure SQL / SQL Server and related database technologies.
Effective communication and ability to work with organizational leadership.

Nice to Have

Automation experience with ARM Templates, Terraform, and/or DSC.
Experience with Kubernetes and components such as Istio and ArgoCD.
Experience with OpenSearch, Kafka, and/or MongoDB.
Security tooling experience (e.g., SIEM, WAF, NGAV).
Relevant Azure and other cloud certifications.

Logistics

Location: United States (Remote permitted for EST or CST).
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required.
Travel: Up to 10% travel.

About Keyfactor

Keyfactor provides identity-first security solutions to help organizations establish and maintain digital trust at scale. The company supports cloud and enterprise environments with cybersecurity expertise used by 1,500+ organizations worldwide.

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