Requisition Number: 103972 

Cloud Architect

 

Location: You will have the flexibility to work fully remote from anywhere across the US.

 

Insight at a Glance

 

• 14,000+ engaged teammates globally
• $8.2 billion in revenue in 2025
• Placed on Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for 2025

 

Now is the time to bring your expertise to Insight. We are not just a tech company; we are a people-first company. We believe that by unlocking the power of people and technology, we can accelerate transformation and achieve extraordinary results. As a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator with deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge, we guide organizations through complex digital decisions.

 

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and passionate Cloud Architect to join Insight’s Enterprise Cloud Consulting Practice, focused on delivering innovative solutions for enterprise customers. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and consulting acumen, with the ability to provide thought leadership, design scalable and secure cloud architectures, and lead the implementation of complex solutions across AWS, Azure, and multi-cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Cloud and DevOps, a proven track record of success in customer-facing engagements, and the ability to translate business requirements into actionable cloud strategies that drive value for large-scale enterprise clients.

 

What you’ll do for Insight

• Design, plan, and implement Microsoft Azure Solutions including Edge/IO, Landing Zones, AI Platforms, Hybrid, and Multicloud architectures
• Lead and deliver enterprise Azure projects encompassing cloud architecture, migration assessments, proof-of-concept deployments, and full-scale implementations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by providing Azure subject-matter expertise, recommending best-fit solutions, and aligning architecture decisions with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Provide in-depth advisory on enterprise networking, hybrid connectivity, identity, and security architecture within Azure and hybrid cloud environments.
• Demonstrate thought leadership through internal enablement, customer workshops, and executive briefings, focusing on Azure trends, cloud-native design patterns, and platform innovation.
• Contribute to the growth of Insight’s knowledge base and IP by developing reusable templates, automation scripts, and documentation around Azure landing zones, DevOps, and infrastructure-as-code.
• Collaborate with practice leadership to co-develop offerings, accelerators, and reference architectures, including Azure migration toolkits, cloud readiness frameworks, and pilot environments.
• Engage with Microsoft and other strategic partners to co-develop Azure-centric solutions, ensuring alignment with partner roadmaps and Insight’s go-to-market strategy.
• Stay passionate and current on Azure platform advancements, industry cloud adoption trends, and emerging technologies such as AI, edge, and platform engineering in the Azure ecosystem

 

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in cloud consulting or services delivery, with a strong focus on architecting and implementing cloud solutions in client environments.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), including design, deployment, and operational management of cloud-native and hybrid workloads.
• Proven track record of client-facing consulting engagements, including assessments, architecture design sessions, migration planning, and post-deployment advisory.
• Demonstrated success in presales roles, including scoping, solution development, proposal support, and collaboration with sales teams to position cloud services and offerings.
• 5+ years of experience working in or with cloud integrators, MSPs, or channel service providers, with a strong understanding of service packaging, go-to-market execution, and customer value realization.
• 3+ years of experience leading or collaborating within cross-functional delivery teams on large-scale cloud transformation projects or modernization initiatives.

 

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience delivering public cloud infrastructure solutions, with a focus on designing and deploying secure, scalable, and resilient architectures in Microsoft Azure environments.
• Proven experience in large-scale application modernization efforts, including re-platforming and refactoring legacy applications using Azure-native services such as App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure Functions.
• Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with container architectures and deployment strategies, including Kubernetes orchestration, container registries, service mesh (e.g., Istio), and CI/CD integration using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
• Extensive expertise in Microsoft Azure, including core services, identity and access management, governance, hybrid connectivity, and cost management.
• Experience with infrastructure as code using Terraform to define, provision, and manage Azure infrastructure at scale, including modular design, remote state management, and CI/CD integration.
• Practical experience implementing DevOps practices and pipelines for infrastructure and application delivery, leveraging tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Terraform Cloud, and Bicep for streamlined automation and repeatability.
• Solid networking foundation with hands-on experience in designing and implementing Azure networking components such as virtual networks, subnets, network security groups, firewalls, load balancers, and private endpoints.
• Experience implementing enterprise-grade Azure Landing Zones using reference architectures aligned with Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF), with embedded governance, security, and automation controls.

 

Consulting Experience

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced consulting environment
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate technical and business value to diverse audiences
• Proven ability to convey complex technical and business messaging to stakeholders, including clients, executives, and industry analysts
• Experience with Agile methodologies and practices within service delivery and team operations
• Quick learner with a strong desire to stay current with emerging technologies and trends
• Demonstrated leadership experience in team-based and project-based consulting engagements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clear, professional, and collaborative interactions

 

What you can expect

We’re legendary for taking care of you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. We want you to enjoy a full, meaningful life and own your career at Insight. Some of our benefits include:

• Freedom to work from another location—even an international destination—for up to 30 consecutive calendar days per year.
• Full medical, dental, vision, and company 401k match.

 

But what really sets us apart are our core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony, which guide everything we do, from building relationships with teammates, partners, and clients to making a positive impact in our communities.

Join us today, your ambITious journey starts here.

 

When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

 

At Insight, we celebrate diversity of skills and experience so even if you don’t feel like your skills are a perfect match - we still want to hear from you!

 

Insight does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will be treated as direct applications from the candidate, and recruiters or agencies who submit candidates for this position without a prior, written vendor agreement will not be eligible for any form of compensation, even if the candidate is hired.

 

Salary Range - $150,000 - $170,000 plus bonus.

The position described above provides a summary of some the job duties required and what it would be like to work at Insight. For a comprehensive list of physical demands and work environment for this position, click here.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

 

Posting Notes: Remote || North Carolina (US-NC) || United States (US) || IT Infrastructure & Support || None || US - Chandler,AZ ||