Cloud and Systems Architect (Remote in US) at Resultant

United States

<h3>Company Description</h3><p>Resultant is an outcomes-focused consulting firm committed to helping clients make technology a strategic asset and use data to guide better decisions. But we’re not just data and tech experts; we are problem solvers and industry experts who work alongside our clients to help them achieve their mission. </p><p><strong>We don’t solve problems </strong><em><strong>for</strong></em><strong> our clients. We solve problems </strong><em><strong>with</strong></em><strong> them.</strong></p><p>We take the time to deeply understand goals and roadblocks to drive toward outcomes that serve organizations, people, and communities. Through outcomes driven by data analytics, technology solutions, digital transformation, and beyond, our team works with clients in both the public and private sectors to solve their most complex challenges. We start by learning as much as we can about who they are, how they work, and what they’re striving for so we can feel their problems as our own. Partnering with our clients means their desired outcomes are always top of mind, their challenges and strengths guiding our efforts. We build client-focused relationships before we build unique solutions that blaze past expectations.</p><p>Originally founded in Indianapolis in 2008, Resultant now employs more than 450 team members who operate remotely and from offices and hubs around the United States including Indianapolis, IN; Fort Wayne, IN; Denver, CO; Atlanta, GA; and Dallas, TX.</p><p><strong>We’re Resultant. Clients partner with us to see a difference. People join us to make one.</strong></p><h3>Job Description</h3><p>Resultant is seeking a <strong>Cloud and Systems Architect</strong> to join our Managed Services Projects team. If you are someone who enjoys working directly with stakeholders at various levels of an organization, this is the position for you! An ideal candidate deeply understands how to balance the moving parts associated with managing on-premise and cloud-native software implementations, has experience helping clients define business requirements, and quickly turns those requirements into action.</p><p>This is a remote role in which travel may be required up to 25% of the time, depending on proximity to clients.</p><p>The position will work with public and private sector clients to ensure that appropriate foundations, frameworks, security, structures, and governance are available, and applied for Enterprise Application Services.</p><p>Consider your day-to-day responsibilities in this role:</p><ul><li>Lead, with recent hands on experience, end-to-end modernization of legacy applications and endpoints, migrating from on-premise to cloud-native environments using Azure, VMware, M365, and Intune</li><li>Develop migration roadmaps, assess application and infrastructure readiness, and ensure minimal disruption to business operations</li><li>Architect and implement multi-cloud and hybrid cloud strategies, with a focus on secure, scalable transitions to Azure, GCP, or AWS</li><li>Evaluate and select cloud and datacenter services to meet requirements for scalability, security, and cost-efficiency</li><li>Design and advise on hybrid networking architectures, including high-level planning for routing, firewalls, VPNs, and private connectivity between datacenter and cloud environments</li><li>Define and guide hybrid data architecture strategies, including SAN/NAS integration, Azure Files, Blob Storage, S3 buckets, and cross-platform access planning for structured and unstructured data</li><li>Assess and optimize existing infrastructure and deployment methodologies to align with cloud adoption frameworks and business goals</li><li>Design and document scalable, secure, and reliable system architectures, including visual diagrams, technical documentation, and implementation plans</li><li>Architect and oversee VMware environments, including vSphere, VMFS, storage provisioning, and integration with cloud platforms</li><li>Implement best practices for hybrid software deployment and endpoint management, leveraging Intune, Azure, and M365 for compliance and lifecycle management</li><li>Collaborate across service desk, engineering, security, and business teams to define and iterate on modernization strategies</li><li>Provide technical leadership on cloud architecture, governance, and adoption, translating business needs into robust technical solutions</li><li>Develop and maintain cloud governance frameworks, including identity, access control, data protection, and resource usage policies</li><li>Conduct cloud environment assessments to identify opportunities for performance optimization, cost savings, and security enhancements</li><li>Lead automation initiatives using Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform and Azure DevOps, promoting CI/CD and DevOps best practices</li><li>Mentor and coach team members on cloud technologies, VMware architecture, hybrid networking, and data strategies, fostering a culture of technical excellence</li><li>Support pre-sales and solution scoping, including workshops, requirements gathering, and SOW creation</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across cloud infrastructure, networking, identity, and VMware environments, ensuring high availability</li><li>Stay current with trends in cloud computing, identity, networking, and hybrid data platforms, and proactively recommend improvements</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred</li><li>10+ years of experience in IT architecture, cloud computing, or related technical roles</li><li>Deep expertise in Azure, VMware, Datacenter and at least one other major cloud platform (GCP or AWS)</li><li>Extensive experience with Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive) and Intune, including integration, migration, automation, and governance.</li><li>Strong experience in designing and advising on hybrid networking architectures, including secure connectivity between datacenter and cloud environments (routing, firewalls, VPNs, express route, private links)</li><li>Solid understanding and experience with hybrid data architectures, including SAN/NAS storage, S3 buckets, Azure Files, Blob Storage, and cross-platform data access strategies</li><li>Proven track record in cloud migration, hybrid architecture, and aligning infrastructure with business and compliance requirements</li><li>Background in infrastructure and network architecture, including virtualization, identity, and endpoint management</li><li>Proficiency in PowerShell, Terraform, and/or Python for automation and Infrastructure-as-Code</li><li>Experience with identity and access management, including Entra ID (Azure AD), SAML, OAuth, and federated models</li><li>Familiarity with ITIL, cloud governance, and compliance frameworks for regulated industries</li><li>Exposure to Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Virtual Agents) in enterprise environments is a plus</li><li>Excellent communication and documentation skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders</li><li>Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities, especially in dynamic or high-pressure environments</li><li>Experience supporting pre-sales, solution scoping, and customer workshops</li><li>Willingness to travel as needed (approximately 25% of the time depending on proximity to clients)</li><li>Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Certifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert</li></ul><p><strong>Nice to Have:</strong></p><ul><li>VMware Certified Professional (VCP)</li><li>Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator</li><li>Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate</li><li>AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional</li><li>Google Professional Cloud Architect</li><li>Fortinet NSE or Cisco CCNP</li><li>TOGAF or ITIL Foundation</li><li>HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate</li><li>Dell EMC, NetApp, or IBM certifications related to enterprise storage and data management</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><p>What you should know about Resultant:  </p><ul><li>Rezzers are humble, hungry, and smart. We solve big problems, serve lots of clients, and are entirely committed to delivering transformative outcomes.  </li><li>Rezzers are team players, deeply dedicated to the mission of the organization and to helping everyone around us be successful.  </li><li>Resultant compensates well, rewarding performance that delivers positive outcomes for our clients and ensuring incentives are aligned to achieve our goals.  </li><li>Resultant leaders work hard, serving as a shining example of what it means to be a great Rezzer. They are servant leaders, helping their team to be successful in all possible ways.  </li><li>We have a great benefits package including unlimited vacation, significant 401k contributions, and several opportunities to develop yourself.  </li><li>We pride ourselves in having the best talent in the industry and hope that you’re up for the challenge!  </li></ul><p>What our team members say about us… </p><ul><li>“I love our true empathy and concern for our clients, it's very rare and appreciated. It is a pleasure to be a part of an organization like Resultant.” </li><li> “I learn something new every single day, and I feel like I'm a part of building an organization that has legs. I appreciate that I'm consistently humbled by the talent and caliber of our team.” </li><li>“The culture of the company is amazing, and the climate of my team is great. The benefits that employees are offered are better than competitors, and the one-on-one presence that my team lead gives is extremely beneficial to me.”</li></ul><p>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. </p><p>Equal Opportunity Employer </p>