Cloud Architect at Keyfactor

United States; Remote, EST or CST Full-timeRemoteCloud OperationsPosted 10 days ago

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<div class="content-intro">About Keyfactor  Our mission is to build a connected society, rooted in trust, with identity-first security for every machine and human. Keyfactor helps organizations move fast to establish digital trust at scale — and then maintain it. With decades of cybersecurity experience, Keyfactor is trusted by more than 1,500 companies across the globe. We are proud to continually earn recognition as a Best Place to Work, and we achieve that through our amazing people who cultivate our culture as we grow. We hope you will trust your future with Keyfactor!</div>Title: Cloud Architect  Location: United States; Remote, EST or CST  Experience: Mid-Senior Level Job Function: Cloud Operations  Employment Type: Full-Time Industry: Computer and Network Security  About the position   Under the supervision of Cloud Architecture leadership, The Cloud Architect is responsible for architecting, designing, and validating both new cloud architectures, and enhancements to existing architectures. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. <span data-ccp-parastyle="Header 1 [H1]" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"78ec3665-3fe7-4df3-9ceb-b5e5c3a6b84d|202","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777841,"Degular Medium",469777844,"Degular Medium",469769226,"Degular Medium",335551500,"16736607",268442635,"44",335559740,"240",201341983,"0",335559739,"360",201342446,"1",201342447,"4",201342448,"2",201342449,"1",469777842,"",469777843,"",201341986,"1",335559738,"0",335559682,"0",335560102,"0",134245418,"true",134245529,"true",469775450,"Header 1 [H1]",201340122,"2",134234082,"true",134233614,"true",469778129,"Header1H1",335572020,"1",335559685,"432",335559991,"432",469775498,"Normal",469778324,"heading 1"]}">Responsibilities  <ul> <li>Design new scalable and highly available security focused multi-cloud international hosting solutions.</li> <li>Develop comprehensive platform modernization and migration strategies for existing IaaS/PaaS/Container Services environments.</li> <li>Work with Architecture teams to conduct proof of concept (POC) and implement the design in cloud-based environments.</li> <li>Optimize systems performance, troubleshoot systems problems, and analyze issues of a highly technical nature.</li> <li>Create solutions using automation tools such as Bicep and Ansible.</li> <li>Document current systems and draft and maintain policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures.</li> <li>Develop test protocols and plans for testing new application versions within our cloud hosted environments.</li> <li>Troubleshoot application/database performance issues related to connectivity, access, and security. </li> </ul> Skills and Qualifications  <ul> <li>Experience with architecture, design, configuration, and deployment within the Microsoft Azure platform. (4 or more years)</li> <li>Experience creating and presenting architectural concepts and designs</li> <li>Experience with automation tools like ARM Templates, Terraform, Ansible, or DSC a plus</li> <li>Experience with Kubernetes and associated components such as Istio, ArgoCD, and operationalizing workflows</li> <li>OpenSearch, Kafka, and MongoDB experience strongly preferred</li> <li>Experience with security tools (Ie; SIEM, WAF, NGAV, Etc…) a plus</li> <li>Extensive understanding of networking and firewall design/configuration</li> <li>Knowledge of security best practices in infrastructure, application, IAM, or data platform solutions.</li> <li>Must possess strong troubleshooting abilities to get to the source of problems and think critically about possible solutions.</li> <li>High degree of knowledge relating to Azure SQL, SQL Server, and database technology</li> <li>Ability to communicate effectively and work alongside leaders within our organization.</li> <li>Azure and other cloud certifications a plus</li> </ul> Travel Requirements <ul> <li>Up to 10% travel required.</li> </ul>  #LI-NA1<div class="content-conclusion">Compensation Salary will be commensurate with experience.   Culture, Career Opportunities and Benefits  We build teams that continually strive to get better than the day before. You will be challenged daily and given opportunities to grow personally and professionally. We balance autonomy and structure to create an entrepreneurial environment to spur creativity and new ideas.   Here are just some of the initiatives that make our culture special:    <ul> <li>Second Fridays (a company-wide day off on the second Friday of every month minus November and December of 2025 due to the Holiday schedule). Please note that this benefit is subject to change.</li> <li>Comprehensive benefit coverage globally.</li> <li>Generous paid parental leave globally.</li> <li>Competitive time off globally.</li> <li>Dedicated employee-focused ambassadors via Key Contributors & Culture Committees. </li> <li>DIVERSE Commitment, a call to action for a more inclusive and diverse future in business, society, and technology. </li> <li>The Keyfactor Alliance Program to support DEIB efforts. </li> <li>Wellbeing resources, wellness allowance, mindfulness app free membership, Wellness Wednesdays. </li> <li>Global Volunteer Day, company non-profit matching, and 3 volunteer days off.</li> <li>Monthly Talent development and Cross Functional meetings to support professional development. </li> <li>Regular All Hands meetings – followed by group gatherings. </li> </ul> Our Core Values  Our core values are extremely important to how we run our business and what we look for in every team member:   Trust is paramount.    We deliver security software and solutions where trust and openness are of the highest importance for our customers. We are honest and a trusted partner in every aspect of business.    Customers are core.    We strategize, operate, and execute through a customer-centric view. We prioritize the security interests of our customers, and we act as if their data were our own.    Innovation never stops, it only accelerates.    The speed of change is accelerating. We are committed, through investment and focus, to stay ahead of the innovation curve.    We deliver with agility.     We thrive in high-paced and continually changing environments. We navigate through newly added variables, adjust accordingly, while driving towards our strategic goals.    United by respect.     Respect for all is what unites us. We promote diversity, inclusivity, equity, and acting with empathy and openness, both in our business and in our communities.    Teams make “it” happen.    Vision and goals are not individually achievable – they require teamwork. We pride ourselves in operating as a cohesive team, creating promoters and partners, and winning as one.    Keyfactor is a proud equal opportunity employer including but not limited to veterans and individuals with disabilities.   REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants with disabilities may contact a member of Keyfactor’s People team via [email protected] and/or telephone at 1.216.785.2990 to request and arrange for accommodations at any time.  <a href="https://www.keyfactor.com/privacy-policy/">Keyfactor Privacy Notice</a></div>

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