Cloud Architect Contractor

SGF Global Inc

Jersey City, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Best Practices, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Consulting, Cost Control, DNS (Domain Name System), Firewalls, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Identify Issues, Load Balancing, Maintain Compliance, Mine Safety and Health, NAT (Network Address Translation), Network Security Design, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Strategic Planning, Subnet, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, VPN (Virtual Private Network)
LOCATION
Jersey City, NJ
POSTED
27 days ago

Location: Jersey town, Delaware, USA

Employment Type: Contract

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and innovative Cloud Architect to join a dynamic project team. In this role, you will contribute to designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud solutions that align with business and technical requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Develop cloud architecture strategies and plans, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements.
  • Design and implement cloud infrastructure, including network design, security configurations, and cloud services.
  • Evaluate and select appropriate cloud technologies and tools to meet project needs.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to development teams during the implementation of cloud solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with best practices and standards for cloud security, performance, and cost optimization.
  • Build and operate VPC/Shared VPC, subnets, routes, firewall policies, and DNS patterns.
  • Define ingress/egress architecture, NAT, load balancing patterns, and private access.
  • Support hybrid connectivity concepts (VPN/Interconnect), routing, and troubleshooting.
  • Deliver network changes safely via Terraform modules and staged rollouts.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of GCP networking fundamentals, secure segmentation, and egress control patterns.
  • Experience with Terraform-based network provisioning and change safety/blast-radius management.
  • Proficient in troubleshooting using logs/flow data and systematic triage.
  • 7 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications (if any)

  • Centralized firewall governance.
  • Service perimeter concepts.
  • WAF patterns.

Who We Are

SGF Global is an integrated talent solutions provider, offering staffing, recruitment, Employer of Record (EOR), nearshore, and consulting services across a wide range of industries in 35 countries. We’re a dynamic, people-first organization where fresh ideas are always welcome. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and a genuine passion for helping people grow. At SGF Global, smiles are part of the dress code, and every voice matters. Are you looking to join an organization where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a global impact?

  • Explore opportunities
  • Grow your career
  • Be part of something global
  • Your future starts here.

About the Company

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SGF Global Inc