We are looking for an experienced IT Cloud Architect to guide enterprise infrastructure strategy and shape scalable cloud solutions for a business operating in Houston, Texas. This Long-term Contract position will focus on strengthening hybrid and cloud environments, improving reliability, and advancing automation across core platforms. The role partners with technical teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, resilient architecture that supports operational goals and future growth.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Create and evolve the organization’s cloud architecture strategy, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure and the modernization of existing infrastructure and applications.<br>• Lead the design of identity and access solutions across hybrid environments using Microsoft Entra ID and related technologies to enable secure, efficient user access.<br>• Act as the top technical escalation resource for complex cloud, infrastructure, and platform issues, driving durable resolutions and service stability.<br>• Define architectural standards, reference models, and technical documentation that promote consistency, governance, and effective knowledge sharing across IT teams.<br>• Direct technical planning and execution for cloud and infrastructure initiatives, ensuring alignment with security expectations, operational support needs, and business priorities.<br>• Advance automation practices through PowerShell, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud-native tooling to streamline deployments and reduce manual risk.<br>• Oversee architecture and governance for Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, and Entra ID, to support collaboration and productivity.<br>• Partner with security and compliance teams to build cloud and hybrid solutions that meet regulatory, governance, and cybersecurity requirements.<br>• Design and maintain business continuity, backup, and disaster recovery approaches that protect essential services and support recovery objectives.<br>• Monitor and improve platform performance, scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency while advising IT leadership on emerging technologies and architectural direction.
We are looking for a PDI Architect to support analytical initiatives within the Energy/Natural Resources sector in Houston, Texas. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a data-focused specialist who can translate complex fraud-related information into meaningful insights that strengthen risk detection and decision-making. The role combines hands-on analysis with investigative thinking to identify suspicious patterns, improve reporting accuracy, and contribute to anti-fraud efforts across the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Examine large and varied datasets to uncover unusual activity, emerging fraud patterns, and operational risks.<br>• Build analytical frameworks and reporting solutions that help teams monitor suspicious transactions and prioritize investigative efforts.<br>• Partner with business and compliance stakeholders to turn fraud-related data into clear findings and practical recommendations.<br>• Conduct detailed reviews of flagged cases to support fraud investigations with accurate, evidence-based analysis.<br>• Develop dashboards, summaries, and recurring reports that communicate trends, exceptions, and performance indicators to leadership.<br>• Refine data quality and validation processes to improve the reliability of fraud analytics outputs and business intelligence.<br>• Support enhancements to analytical processes and data workflows when business systems or reporting methods change.<br>• Document methodologies, assumptions, and findings to maintain consistency and transparency across analytical activities.