Senior Cloud Architect @ Swooped
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About Swooped
Our client is redefining how the world’s most critical industries connect, protect, and operate. Built for both Operational Technology (OT) and security teams, its Zero Trust Engine delivers secure, scalable connectivity across every make, model, and generation of equipment. With OTFusion, the organization unifies applications and systems across sites, streamlining operations, cutting complexity, and driving measurable efficiency gains. Since 2015, they have pioneered cybersecurity innovation and protected critical infrastructure and supply chains.
Key Responsibilities
Discovery (Primary Focus): Handling ambiguous instructions, technical documentation, and translating complex business requests into concrete designs. Balancing business and technical complexity while articulating design tradeoffs.
Enabling Others (Secondary Focus): Achieving clarity to enable effective delivery and recommending improvements to processes and tech stacks.
Required & Preferred Qualifications
This Senior Cloud Architect role demands hands-on expertise in designing secure, scalable network infrastructures across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud environments. Proficiency in routing protocols, Linux networking, network segmentation, and secure interconnect strategies is essential. Experience with network security technologies (VPNs, SD-WAN, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and zero trust architectures) is required, along with the ability to communicate architectural decisions clearly. Preferred candidates will have experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure) and infrastructure-as-code tooling, as well as relevant certifications and a willingness to learn from hands-on work.
Additional Information & Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance bonus
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match and incentive units grant
- Generous paid time off and flexible work environment
Key skills/competency
- Cloud
- Security
- Networking
- Infrastructure
- Zero Trust
- VPN
- Linux
- Hybrid
- Design
- Documentation
How to Get Hired at Swooped
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight cloud and security projects.
- Study Swooped culture: Research mission, values, and news.
- Show technical depth: Emphasize hands-on networking experience.
- Prepare for tradeoffs: Be ready to discuss design decisions.