Cloud Consultant Jobs in New York
Cloud Consultant jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in financial services, media, healthcare, and enterprise technology, with openings at every level from junior consultant through principal and practice lead. Most hiring clusters in New York City, with secondary volume in Albany and Buffalo, where IBM, Deloitte, and Accenture maintain significant practices and regularly staff cloud engagements. The most in-demand specialties are cloud architecture, cloud security, and multi-cloud migration across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud environments. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
The Associate Program is a fast paced, ultra-high intensity program that will take an inexperienced engineer and prepare them for working on AWS projects with the largest, most demanding, customers in the financial services industry. The program is designed to enable high-potential individuals with hands-on experience to amplify their skills in an inspiring and safe environment. They will gain exposure to practical tools, strategies, and best practices for becoming a high-performing leader. Working interactively with other participants and organizations, they will develop key skills in the areas of innovation, communication, and adaptability—some of the most sought-after skills in business today. Hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
- Read, comprehend, and present on AWS best practices and strategies
- 3+ years' work experience design and implement proof-of-concept (POC) cloud solutions as part of the program.
- Build and deploy infrastructure and automate operations
- Design and automate security and compliance solutions
- Design AWS Data Lake implementations
- Design and Develop AWS Data Quality and Governance solutions
- Develop high-quality technical content such as automation tools, reference architectures, and white papers to help our customers build on the cloud
- Support solution development by conveying customer needs and feedback as input to technology roadmaps. Share real world implementation challenges and recommend expansion of capabilities through enhanced and new offerings.
- Assist with technical briefs that document solutions
- Assist with reference architecture implementations
- Support internal and external brand development through thought leadership:
- Work with Marketing/Alliances to write blog posts
SAMPLE ACTIVITIES YOU’LL DO
Creating a Self-Service Account Framework
- Development of POC code for automating the implementation of AWS account setup and configuration
- Account Framework - Developing an automated Continuous Delivery Pipeline framework that will be used to establish AWS Accounts to configured, tested infrastructure on AWS in a repeatable, reliable and secure manner eliminating the need for manual intervention.
- Security Control Policies - Development of the Service Control Policies and account baselines associated with the Customer’s security and compliance requirements
Creating a Self-Service Environment Framework
- Development of POC code to automate the implementation of application infrastructure code:
- Infrastructure-as-Code - Development of Infrastructure-as-Code specific to each application that can be used to automate the delivery of configured AWS resources specific to the requirements of the application being deployed.
- Configuration Management - The development of configuration management modules specific to each application used to automate the configuration of servers including software installation and configuration
- Service Catalog Pipeline - Development of a framework for orchestrating build, test, deployment, and validation of infrastructure automation code.
Creating a Self-Service Pipeline Framework
- Development of POC code to automate the implementation of pipelines:
- Pipeline Skeletons - Development of Infrastructure-as-Code specific to pipelines that can be used to automate the delivery of configured AWS resources specific to the requirements of the application being deployed.
Creating a Self-Service Compliance Framework
- Development of POC code to automate the implementation of controls:
- Policy Definition – Identification and documentation of Customer Policy in the form of specific statements that must be true about configuration of AWS resources
- Policy-as-Code Development – Development of the logical tests associated with each of the policies established to be used to assert the configuration state of infrastructure on AWS in order to block a build in the pipeline, take automated reactive action, or alert on violations to the policy
- Framework Development – A design allowing for the execution of logical tests against infrastructure code or running AWS infrastructure in order to assert the configuration state of infrastructure resources on AWS and block a build in the pipeline, take automated reactive action, or alert on violations to the policy
AWS Data Architecture and Data Lake Implementation
- Development of POC code for data collection, data ingestion and catalog, data storage and data serving designed to optimize the efficiency in which information is accessed, curated, served and analyzed from up to two on-premises data sources:
- Build Data Lake in AWS using AWS analytics in a multi-account environment.
- Modern big data lambda architecture, providing an environment for consumption and utilization of data coming from either batch or streaming sources.
RELEVANT TECHNICAL TOOLS
- Primary Languages – Python, Bash
- Tooling, Services & Libraries – Jenkins, Docker
RELEVANT AWS SERVICES
- AWS Infrastructure Scripting – CloudFormation, AWS CLI, AWS CDK
- AWS Storage Services – S3
- AWS Compute Services – EC2, Lambda
- AWS Database Services – RDS, DynamoDB
- AWS Networking Services – VPC, Route53, API Gateway
- AWS Developer Services – CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeCommit, CodeDeploy, AWS Cloud9
- AWS Management and Governance Services – AWS Organizations, CloudWatch, Auto Scaling, Config, CloudTrail, Service Catalog, Systems Manager
- AWS Security, Identity, Compliance Services – IAM, Key Management Service
THE COMPANY
Vertical Relevance was founded to help business leaders drive value through the design and delivery of effective transformation programs across people, processes, and systems. Our mission is to help firms at any stage of their journey develop custom solutions for success and growth. We provide a full range of services from strategy and design through to implementation and training. Our collective industry expertise is our greatest asset - our professionals have an average of 20+ years’ experience within Financial Services, across Wealth Management, Asset Management, Insurance, and Banking. Within our Customer Experience practice, we add complementary industry expertise (technology and media) synergizing the most relevant and successful customer trends. We focus wholly on your success by first rigorously assessing your business and technology challenges, and then right-sizing solutions that provide a meaningful ROI. With our industry experts hitting the ground running and focusing on nimble, quality delivery, we can see rapid, tangible improvements with our clients in productivity and effectiveness. When it makes sense for your company, we leverage our product partnerships in the areas of CRM, Sales Acceleration, Predictive Analytics, Digital Knowledge Management, and Cloud Transformation.
INTRODUCTION
The Associate Program is a fast paced, ultra-high intensity program that will take an inexperienced engineer and prepare them for working on AWS projects with the largest, most demanding, customers in the financial services industry. The program is designed to enable high-potential individuals with hands-on experience to amplify their skills in an inspiring and safe environment. They will gain exposure to practical tools, strategies, and best practices for becoming a high-performing leader. Working interactively with other participants and organizations, they will develop key skills in the areas of innovation, communication, and adaptability—some of the most sought-after skills in business today. Hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
- Read, comprehend, and present on AWS best practices and strategies
- 3+ years' work experience design and implement proof-of-concept (POC) cloud solutions as part of the program.
- Build and deploy infrastructure and automate operations
- Design and automate security and compliance solutions
- Design AWS Data Lake implementations
- Design and Develop AWS Data Quality and Governance solutions
- Develop high-quality technical content such as automation tools, reference architectures, and white papers to help our customers build on the cloud
- Support solution development by conveying customer needs and feedback as input to technology roadmaps. Share real world implementation challenges and recommend expansion of capabilities through enhanced and new offerings.
- Assist with technical briefs that document solutions
- Assist with reference architecture implementations
- Support internal and external brand development through thought leadership:
- Work with Marketing/Alliances to write blog posts
SAMPLE ACTIVITIES YOU’LL DO
Creating a Self-Service Account Framework
- Development of POC code for automating the implementation of AWS account setup and configuration
- Account Framework - Developing an automated Continuous Delivery Pipeline framework that will be used to establish AWS Accounts to configured, tested infrastructure on AWS in a repeatable, reliable and secure manner eliminating the need for manual intervention.
- Security Control Policies - Development of the Service Control Policies and account baselines associated with the Customer’s security and compliance requirements
Creating a Self-Service Environment Framework
- Development of POC code to automate the implementation of application infrastructure code:
- Infrastructure-as-Code - Development of Infrastructure-as-Code specific to each application that can be used to automate the delivery of configured AWS resources specific to the requirements of the application being deployed.
- Configuration Management - The development of configuration management modules specific to each application used to automate the configuration of servers including software installation and configuration
- Service Catalog Pipeline - Development of a framework for orchestrating build, test, deployment, and validation of infrastructure automation code.
Creating a Self-Service Pipeline Framework
- Development of POC code to automate the implementation of pipelines:
- Pipeline Skeletons - Development of Infrastructure-as-Code specific to pipelines that can be used to automate the delivery of configured AWS resources specific to the requirements of the application being deployed.
Creating a Self-Service Compliance Framework
- Development of POC code to automate the implementation of controls:
- Policy Definition – Identification and documentation of Customer Policy in the form of specific statements that must be true about configuration of AWS resources
- Policy-as-Code Development – Development of the logical tests associated with each of the policies established to be used to assert the configuration state of infrastructure on AWS in order to block a build in the pipeline, take automated reactive action, or alert on violations to the policy
- Framework Development – A design allowing for the execution of logical tests against infrastructure code or running AWS infrastructure in order to assert the configuration state of infrastructure resources on AWS and block a build in the pipeline, take automated reactive action, or alert on violations to the policy
AWS Data Architecture and Data Lake Implementation
- Development of POC code for data collection, data ingestion and catalog, data storage and data serving designed to optimize the efficiency in which information is accessed, curated, served and analyzed from up to two on-premises data sources:
- Build Data Lake in AWS using AWS analytics in a multi-account environment.
- Modern big data lambda architecture, providing an environment for consumption and utilization of data coming from either batch or streaming sources.
RELEVANT TECHNICAL TOOLS
- Primary Languages – Python, Bash
- Tooling, Services & Libraries – Jenkins, Docker
RELEVANT AWS SERVICES
- AWS Infrastructure Scripting – CloudFormation, AWS CLI, AWS CDK
- AWS Storage Services – S3
- AWS Compute Services – EC2, Lambda
- AWS Database Services – RDS, DynamoDB
- AWS Networking Services – VPC, Route53, API Gateway
- AWS Developer Services – CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeCommit, CodeDeploy, AWS Cloud9
- AWS Management and Governance Services – AWS Organizations, CloudWatch, Auto Scaling, Config, CloudTrail, Service Catalog, Systems Manager
- AWS Security, Identity, Compliance Services – IAM, Key Management Service
THE COMPANY
Vertical Relevance was founded to help business leaders drive value through the design and delivery of effective transformation programs across people, processes, and systems. Our mission is to help firms at any stage of their journey develop custom solutions for success and growth. We provide a full range of services from strategy and design through to implementation and training. Our collective industry expertise is our greatest asset - our professionals have an average of 20+ years’ experience within Financial Services, across Wealth Management, Asset Management, Insurance, and Banking. Within our Customer Experience practice, we add complementary industry expertise (technology and media) synergizing the most relevant and successful customer trends. We focus wholly on your success by first rigorously assessing your business and technology challenges, and then right-sizing solutions that provide a meaningful ROI. With our industry experts hitting the ground running and focusing on nimble, quality delivery, we can see rapid, tangible improvements with our clients in productivity and effectiveness. When it makes sense for your company, we leverage our product partnerships in the areas of CRM, Sales Acceleration, Predictive Analytics, Digital Knowledge Management, and Cloud Transformation.
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Cloud Consultant Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)9
- Capgemini8
- EY8
- Boston Consulting7
- NTT DATA2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software32
- Consulting & Professional Services18
- Accounting & Auditing8
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cloud consultant jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field
- Professional cloud certification from AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
- Hands-on experience designing or migrating workloads in at least one major cloud environment
- Demonstrated ability to assess client infrastructure and deliver cloud readiness recommendations
- Familiarity with enterprise security, compliance frameworks, and identity management in cloud settings
- Strong client-facing communication skills for stakeholder presentations and requirements gathering
Cloud Consultant Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a cloud consultant in New York?
Most cloud consultants in New York enter through a four-year degree in computer science, information technology, or engineering, followed by a vendor certification in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. New York has no state-issued license for cloud consulting, so certifications and demonstrated project experience carry the most weight with employers. Starting in a systems administrator, network engineer, or IT analyst role at a New York firm is a common stepping stone before moving into a consulting track.
Which companies hire cloud consultants in New York?
Employers hiring cloud consultants in New York right now include Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Capgemini, and EY, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's dense concentration of financial institutions, media companies, and large professional services firms means demand for cloud consultants with regulated-industry experience is particularly consistent year-round.
Which New York cities have the most cloud consultant jobs?
New York, Atlanta, and Brooklyn have the most cloud consultant openings in New York. New York City accounts for the largest share by a wide margin, driven by global banks, consulting firms, and media headquarters that run major cloud transformation programs, while Albany and Buffalo attract openings tied to state government IT modernization and regional healthcare systems.
Are there remote cloud consultant jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 39% of cloud consultant openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves architecture reviews, documentation, and stakeholder calls that can be done off-site. Roles focused on discovery and strategy tend to be the most remote-friendly, while hands-on infrastructure buildouts sometimes require on-site presence at client locations.
How can I get hired as a cloud consultant in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is earning an associate-level cloud certification, such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, and applying for junior consultant or cloud analyst roles at New York-based professional services firms. Companies like IBM and Accenture run graduate and early-career programs out of their New York offices that accept candidates without direct consulting experience. Moving laterally from a systems administrator or help desk role within a large New York enterprise is another credible route that hiring managers recognize.
Where can I find and apply to cloud consultant jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to cloud consultant jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to each posting.
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