Insight Enterprises is hiring a Cloud Architect

Insight Enterprises is hiring a Cloud Architect to join its Enterprise Cloud Consulting Practice. In this client-facing role, you will deliver innovative cloud solutions, provide thought leadership, and architect secure, scalable environments across AWS, Azure, and multi-cloud platforms.

What You'll Do

• 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.
• 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 on Azure trends and cloud-native design patterns.
• Contribute to Insight’s knowledge base 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 and cloud readiness frameworks.
• 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.

What We're Looking For

• 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.
• 5+ years of experience working in or with cloud integrators, MSPs, or channel service providers, with a strong understanding of service packaging and go-to-market execution.
• 3+ years of experience leading or collaborating within cross-functional delivery teams on large-scale cloud transformation projects or modernization initiatives.
• 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.
• Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with container architectures and deployment strategies, including Kubernetes orchestration, container registries, service mesh, and CI/CD integration.
• 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.
• Practical experience implementing DevOps practices and pipelines for infrastructure and application delivery, leveraging tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Terraform Cloud, and Bicep.
• 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).
• 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.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
• MBA or advanced degree is a plus.

Technical Stack

• Microsoft Azure, AWS, GCP, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), App Services, Azure Functions, Kubernetes, Istio, Terraform, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Bicep

Team & Environment

Part of Insight’s Enterprise Cloud Consulting Practice.

Benefits & Compensation

• 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.
• Compensation range: $150,000 - $170,000 plus bonus.

Work Mode

This is a global position; candidates must be based in the United States.

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.