Cloud Architect Jobs in Ohio
Cloud Architect jobs in Ohio are in strong demand, with hiring concentrated in financial services, healthcare IT, manufacturing technology, and government contracting at levels from early-career cloud engineers through principal and enterprise architects. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati lead hiring activity, anchored by employers like Nationwide, Progressive, and Deloitte, all of which have substantial Ohio operations and recurring cloud architecture needs. The most sought-after specialties in Ohio listings are multi-cloud infrastructure design, AWS and Azure solutions architecture, and cloud security governance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Cloud Network Architect designs secure, resilient, scalable, and cost-effective network solutions across Azure, AWS, on-premises data centers, and enterprise locations. The role establishes architecture standards, leads to complex migrations, and partners with security, platform, application, and operations teams to deliver reliable hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity.
About Cognizant’s CIS Practice:
Cognizant’s CIS (Cognizant Infrastructure Services) Practice is a global leader in providing IT infrastructure services. We deliver innovative solutions to optimize and transform IT infrastructure, ensuring business agility and operational efficiency. Our services include cloud computing, data center management, network services, and cybersecurity. We focus on understanding client needs and delivering customized solutions to drive business success.
In this role, you will:
- Design target-state network architectures for Azure and AWS, including multi-account and multi-subscription environments.
- Architect hub-and-spoke, transit, shared-services, and segmented landing-zone network patterns.
- Design hybrid connectivity using Azure ExpressRoute, AWS Direct Connect, site-to-site VPN, SD-WAN, and redundant carrier paths.
- Define routing, IP address management, DNS, load balancing, ingress/egress, NAT, firewall, proxy, and network segmentation standards.
- Implement secure connectivity using Azure Firewall, Network Security Groups, Web Application Firewall, AWS Network Firewall, Security Groups, Network ACLs, and centralized inspection patterns.
- Lead network discovery, dependency mapping, migration planning, cutover design, performance validation, and operational handover.
- Create architecture diagrams, high-level and low-level designs, implementation standards, decision records, and disaster-recovery patterns.
- Automate provisioning and policy enforcement using Terraform or Bicep/ARM and AWS CloudFormation; integrate changes with CI/CD and version control.
- Establish monitoring and troubleshooting practices using Azure Monitor, Network Watcher, AWS CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs, and centralized logging platforms.
- Provide technical leadership for incident resolution, root-cause analysis, capacity planning, cost optimization, and architecture governance.
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8+ years of enterprise network engineering experience, including 4+ years designing Azure and AWS network solutions.
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VPN, TLS, load balancing, firewalls, proxies, and network segmentation.
- Hands-on architecture experience with Azure Virtual Network, peering, Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, Private Link, Private DNS, Application Gateway, and Azure Load Balancer.
- Hands-on architecture experience with Amazon VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, PrivateLink, Route 53, Elastic Load Balancing, and AWS Global Accelerator.
- Experience with infrastructure as code, Git-based delivery, CI/CD pipelines, cloud governance, and enterprise security controls.
- Ability to communicate architecture decisions, risks, trade-offs, and implementation guidance to technical and business stakeholders.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
- AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional.
- Cisco CCNP/CCIE, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, Aviatrix, VMware NSX, or equivalent networking certifications and experience.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
The Cloud Network Architect designs secure, resilient, scalable, and cost-effective network solutions across Azure, AWS, on-premises data centers, and enterprise locations. The role establishes architecture standards, leads to complex migrations, and partners with security, platform, application, and operations teams to deliver reliable hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity.
About Cognizant’s CIS Practice:
Cognizant’s CIS (Cognizant Infrastructure Services) Practice is a global leader in providing IT infrastructure services. We deliver innovative solutions to optimize and transform IT infrastructure, ensuring business agility and operational efficiency. Our services include cloud computing, data center management, network services, and cybersecurity. We focus on understanding client needs and delivering customized solutions to drive business success.
In this role, you will:
- Design target-state network architectures for Azure and AWS, including multi-account and multi-subscription environments.
- Architect hub-and-spoke, transit, shared-services, and segmented landing-zone network patterns.
- Design hybrid connectivity using Azure ExpressRoute, AWS Direct Connect, site-to-site VPN, SD-WAN, and redundant carrier paths.
- Define routing, IP address management, DNS, load balancing, ingress/egress, NAT, firewall, proxy, and network segmentation standards.
- Implement secure connectivity using Azure Firewall, Network Security Groups, Web Application Firewall, AWS Network Firewall, Security Groups, Network ACLs, and centralized inspection patterns.
- Lead network discovery, dependency mapping, migration planning, cutover design, performance validation, and operational handover.
- Create architecture diagrams, high-level and low-level designs, implementation standards, decision records, and disaster-recovery patterns.
- Automate provisioning and policy enforcement using Terraform or Bicep/ARM and AWS CloudFormation; integrate changes with CI/CD and version control.
- Establish monitoring and troubleshooting practices using Azure Monitor, Network Watcher, AWS CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs, and centralized logging platforms.
- Provide technical leadership for incident resolution, root-cause analysis, capacity planning, cost optimization, and architecture governance.
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8+ years of enterprise network engineering experience, including 4+ years designing Azure and AWS network solutions.
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VPN, TLS, load balancing, firewalls, proxies, and network segmentation.
- Hands-on architecture experience with Azure Virtual Network, peering, Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, Private Link, Private DNS, Application Gateway, and Azure Load Balancer.
- Hands-on architecture experience with Amazon VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, PrivateLink, Route 53, Elastic Load Balancing, and AWS Global Accelerator.
- Experience with infrastructure as code, Git-based delivery, CI/CD pipelines, cloud governance, and enterprise security controls.
- Ability to communicate architecture decisions, risks, trade-offs, and implementation guidance to technical and business stakeholders.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
- AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional.
- Cisco CCNP/CCIE, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, Aviatrix, VMware NSX, or equivalent networking certifications and experience.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cloud architect jobs across Ohio.
- AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud professional certification recognized by Ohio employers
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field
- Five or more years of hands-on infrastructure or cloud engineering experience
- Proven experience designing and deploying enterprise-scale cloud architectures
- Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
- Strong background in cloud security frameworks, compliance, and identity management
Cloud Architect Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a cloud architect in Ohio?
Cloud architecture has no state-issued license in Ohio, so the path runs through education and vendor certifications. Most Ohio employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or engineering, followed by hands-on cloud engineering experience. Earning a professional-level certification from AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud carries the most weight in Ohio hiring. Starting in a cloud engineer or DevOps role at one of Ohio's large financial, healthcare, or insurance employers is the most common route to an architect title.
How much do cloud architects make in Ohio?
Cloud architects in Ohio earn a median of about $131,070 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $84,340 for the lowest 10% to over $180,640 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire cloud architects in Ohio?
Employers hiring cloud architects in Ohio right now include Booz Allen Hamilton, MTSI, and Peraton, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's strong base of insurance headquarters, regional banks, and health systems means recurring demand beyond typical tech-sector hiring cycles.
Which Ohio cities have the most cloud architect jobs?
Columbus, Cincinnati, and Beavercreek account for the largest share of cloud architect openings in Ohio. Columbus drives volume through its concentration of insurance and financial services headquarters along with a growing technology sector, while Cleveland and Cincinnati contribute through large health systems, regional banks, and professional services firms that have built out significant cloud teams.
Are there remote cloud architect jobs in Ohio?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 63% of cloud architect openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based and platform-centric nature of the role. Architecture, design review, and governance work translates well to remote settings, while hands-on data center migration projects or client-site engagements are more likely to require in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a cloud architect in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a cloud engineer or junior infrastructure role first, then moving into architecture responsibilities over two to three years. Ohio's large insurers and health systems, including those based in Columbus and Cleveland, regularly hire associate cloud engineers and IT analysts as entry points. Earning an AWS Cloud Practitioner or Azure Fundamentals certification before applying signals readiness. Building a portfolio of hands-on projects using free cloud tiers and contributing to infrastructure-as-code repositories also strengthens applications at Ohio employers who weight demonstrated skill alongside credentials.
Where can I find and apply to cloud architect jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to cloud architect jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across the state's major hiring markets. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly.
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