Cloud Solutions Architect (HyperV, VMware, Azure, M365 and Openstack)- Full time role - REMOTE role but Need someone local in Arizona

Cloud Solutions Architect 📍 Location: Arizona (AZ), USA REMOTE ROLE 💼 Type: Full-Time 💰 Salary: $110,000 – $140,000 annually Job Overview We are seeking a skilled Cloud Solutions Architect to design, implement, and support hybrid cloud environments across public and private platforms. This role will focus on delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud solutions while supporting both pre-sales activities (25%) and service delivery (75%). The ideal candidate will have strong experience across Microsoft cloud technologies, OpenStack, VMware, and networking fundamentals, with the ability to engage both technical teams and business stakeholders. Key Responsibilities • Design and architect hybrid cloud solutions across public and private cloud environments. • Lead service delivery efforts, including implementation, migration, and optimization of cloud solutions. • Provide pre-sales technical support, including solution design, client presentations, and technical consultations. • Architect and support Microsoft cloud solutions, including identity and collaboration platforms. • Work with engineering teams to deploy and manage OpenStack and VMware-based private cloud environments. • Ensure scalability, security, and high availability of cloud infrastructure. • Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business requirements. • Provide guidance on best practices, cost optimization, and cloud strategy. Required Skills & Experience Public Cloud • Strong experience with Microsoft Azure, M365, and Entra ID (Azure AD) • Familiarity with AWS and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) (nice to have) Private Cloud • Hands-on experience with OpenStack components (e.g., Glance, Nova, Neutron, Cinder) • Strong experience with VMware technologies (vSphere/ESXi, vSAN) Networking • Solid understanding of L2/L3 networking concepts and routing protocols Operating Systems • Experience with both Windows and Linux environments Additional Skills • Experience with Veeam or similar backup solutions (nice to have) • Strong problem-solving and architectural design skills • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Role Breakdown • 25% Pre-Sales Support: Solution design, client engagement, technical presentations • 75% Service Delivery: Implementation, migration, and ongoing support Why Join Us? • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge hybrid cloud projects • Exposure to enterprise-level infrastructure and architecture • Collaborative and growth-focused environment Thanks & Best Regards Piyush Sharma Recruitment eMail: [email protected] | www.ishift.net 7014 East Camelback Road, Suite 1452 Scottsdale, Arizona 85251