Architect cloud infrastructure solutions that meet business requirements, security standards, and operational needs

Task Description
Requirement Gathering and Analysis Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements, technical constraints, and performance expectations for cloud infrastructure solutions.
Conduct infrastructure assessments to evaluate existing systems, identify gaps, and define migration or modernization strategies.
Cloud Platform Selection Evaluate cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) based on business needs, cost considerations, compliance requirements, and technical capabilities.
Recommend the most suitable cloud platform(s) and services to meet project objectives and long-term goals.
Architecture Design and Planning Design scalable, resilient, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure architectures that meet performance, availability, security, and compliance requirements.
Develop architecture blueprints, diagrams, and documentation to communicate design decisions and justify technical choices.
Networking and Connectivity Architect network architectures, including virtual networks (VPCs), subnets, routing tables, and security groups, to establish secure and interconnected cloud environments.
Design connectivity solutions such as VPNs, Direct Connect, or Interconnect to establish connections between on-premises data centers and cloud platforms.
Identity and Access Management (IAM) Design IAM solutions to manage user identities, authentication, and access controls across cloud environments.
Implement role-based access control (RBAC), identity federation, and single sign-on (SSO) mechanisms to enforce security policies and protect sensitive data.
Storage and Data Management Design data storage and database solutions on cloud platforms, including object storage, block storage, relational databases, and NoSQL databases.
Develop data migration and replication strategies to move and synchronize data between on-premises systems and cloud services.
Security and Compliance Implement security controls and compliance standards in cloud environments, including encryption, data protection, threat detection, and incident response.
Conduct security assessments, audits, and vulnerability scans to identify and remediate security risks.
High Availability and Disaster Recovery Architect high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions using cloud-native services such as load balancers, auto-scaling, and geo-redundant storage.
Develop and test DR plans and procedures to ensure business continuity and data protection in the event of a disaster.
Cost Optimization and Resource Management Develop cost optimization strategies to optimize cloud resource utilization, minimize expenses, and ensure alignment with budgetary constraints.
Implement resource tagging, budgeting, and cost allocation models to track and manage cloud spending effectively.
Automation and Orchestration Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates to automate infrastructure provisioning and deployment.
Develop automation scripts and workflows to streamline operational tasks, such as configuration management, patching, and scaling.