Cloud Architect
US$150,500 – US$200,000 / yr base salary
Posted 25 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Senior Principal Cloud Architect - AWS & Service Activation-- Hybrid Irving, TX or Charlotte, NC”
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- Expected experience
- 8+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
| Base salary | US$150,500 – US$200,000 / yr |
|---|
CertificationsAWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect, CKA, CKAD
Req ID: 383115
NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Senior Principal Cloud Architect - AWS & Service Activation-- Hybrid Irving, TX or Charlotte, NC to join our team in Irving, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).
Please Note: This hybrid role requires onsite client support 2-3 days weekly in either Irving, TX or Charlotte, NC. Candidates must be located within commuting distance of one of these offices. Applications from candidates outside these areas may not be considered.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Principal Cloud Engineer to architect design, build, and operate a secure, scalable, and highly automated multi-cloud platform leveraging Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft Azure. As a key technical leader, you will drive the evolution of our multi-cloud engineering, enabling resilient, cloud-native services that support mission-critical enterprise workloads.
This role requires deep expertise in cloud architecture, infrastructure as code (IaC), and distributed systems engineering, with a strong focus on Terraform-driven automation and principal engineering standardization. The ideal candidate brings strong Kubernetes, IAM, networking, and policy management experience, along with a disciplined approach to security, reliability, and cost optimization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Principal Engineering, Design & Architecture
Architect, engineer, and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions across GCP and AWS, with Azure as a plus. Engineer multi-region, highly available architectures aligned with enterprise standards and best practices.
- Infrastructure Automation & IaC
Lead engineering, adoption, and development of Terraform-based infrastructure as code, ensuring consistency, compliance, and reusability. Build and maintain modular Terraform frameworks for provisioning cloud infrastructure. Integrate IaC into CI/CD pipelines to enable fully automated provisioning and deployment workflows.