Cloud Application Architect- W2 Only

We are seeking a Cloud Application Architect for a hybrid assignment with our Huntsville, Texas client. This role can be worked from anywhere in Texas on a W-2 basis. We are unable to work with any C2Cs. This is a large-scale modernization effort moving from legacy systems to the Microsoft Power Platform, and we need a self-starter with a strong ability to identify gaps in systems, recommend a path forward, and provide documentation to support the decisions. This will include leading cross-functional teams to map data between legacy systems and the new platform and to determine which data will be migrated to the future-state environment. Perform detailed, field-level gap analysis to identify system and data discrepancies between legacy and future systems, partnering with business analysts and developers to resolve issues and finalize migration decisions. Functions Include: • Understanding ownership between legacy systems and future system data. • Data that is not targeted would need a defined process to continue serving customers effectively, with an understanding of how to use legacy system data alongside migrated systems. Requirements: • Experience in planning and engineering of an organization's cloud computing infrastructure and applications. • Must have experience in designing cloud-based hardware and software solutions. • Expertise in standard concepts, practices, and procedures of cloud technologies. • Expertise in a wide variety of Cloud models, such as Software as a Service (SaaS), • Platform as a Service (PaaS), or Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) • Experience in synthesizing architecture guidelines and strategies from a broad stakeholder set to transform logical models into physical architecture, designs, and implementations. • Experience in designing and addressing key architecture considerations for cloud systems, understanding programming at an enterprise level, and the ability to demonstrate problem-solving and critical thinking abilities. • Database knowledge, understanding relationships, data types, and data mapping. • Strong ability to be a self-starter in documentation, with the ability to deliver to management for decisions and collaboration. • Experience in Microsoft Power Platform. • Knowledge and understanding of marketplace experience, developments, and trends related to the Information Technology function. • Experience with scalability and performance issues related to databases. • Special contextual knowledge of implementation designs and the cost modeling associated with developing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models. Education and Experience • Undergraduate degree required with an information technology focus (preferred), and at least ten (10) years of experience in technical roles in technical environments. Or an MBA or advanced degree, and at least 8 years of experience in technical roles in technical environments. • At least 2 years of experience as a technical cloud architect and/or technical cloud lead. • Industry Certifications in an area of expertise are''preferred. • Past governmental modernization experience preferred. Apply tot his job