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 goalsDesign scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, or GCP environmentsPartner with engineering teams to guide solution design, modernization, and migration initiativesEstablish cloud governance frameworks, standards, and best practices for architecture and operationsDrive adoption of cloud-native technologies including containers, serverless, and microservicesLead architectural reviews and provide mentorship to senior engineers and architectsCollaborate 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 systemsStrong background in cloud security, networking, and infrastructure architectureExperience leading large-scale cloud migrations and modernization effortsAbility to influence senior stakeholders and drive technical strategyStrong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical conceptsAWS Certified DevOps Pro and Solutions Architect Professional or equivalent are mandatoryBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field