CLOUD ARCHITECT

Company: Reply, Inc.
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 18, 2025

Job Description:

Concept Reply is a leader in IoT solutions. We support and advise our customers in Automotive, Manufacturing, Smart Infrastructure and beyond in all aspects of Internet of Things (IoT) and Cloud Computing. With a background in engineering and a passion for cutting-edge technology, our team of experts is committed to delivering world-class results throughout the entire value chain -- from designing and developing customized IoT solutions to implementing and managing them seamlessly.As a Cloud Architect, you will design, automate, and manage infrastructure and deployment pipelines across multi-cloud environments. You will focus on building scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD best practices. You will work with enterprise customers to drive automation, reliability, and compliance in mission-critical environments.Responsibilities

• Implement and manage cloud landing zones across AWS, Azure, or GCP including identity, monitoring, logging, and auditing
• Develop reusable deployment templates using Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates
• Design and enforce networking, IAM, and security controls aligned with cloud-native best practices
• Build CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or GitLab CI
• Integrate deployments with ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms
• Apply security policies and compliance controls for handling PII and regulated data
• Monitor and optimize cloud spend using tagging, cost analysis tools, and rightsizing
• Support high-availability, monitoring, disaster recovery, and troubleshooting across platformsMinimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
  • 5 years of experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering supporting enterprise infrastructure
  • Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Proficiency with IaC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi
  • Strong scripting in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
  • Familiarity with Linux/Windows OS administration and container platforms like Docker or Kubernetes
  • Understanding of security and compliance in cloud environmentsPreferred Qualifications
    • Cloud certifications such as AWS DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Expert, or Google DevOps Engineer
    • Experience deploying Kubernetes or Kafka clusters in production
    • Background in enterprise IT for automotive, manufacturing sectorsAbout ReplyReply specializes in the design and implementation of solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. Reply is a network of highly specialized companies supporting global industrial groups operating in the telecom and media, industry and services, banking, insurance and public administration sectors in the definition and development of business models enabled for the new paradigms of AI, cloud computing, digital media and the Internet of Things. Reply services include Consulting, System Integration and Digital Services. The base compensation range for this full-time position is between $100,000 - $140,000 plus benefits. Compensation decisions are supported through market data, where regional variances may exist based on cost of labor. We also take into consideration prior experience, relevant skills, education and/or training, certifications and as applicable, other required qualifications. If you have questions regarding compensation, the talent acquisition team can provide relevant details during the interview process.Reply is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to provide equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you need assistance and reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, email us at jobusa@reply.com. Visit our website at to learn more about our open roles.
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