Cloud Architect - Information Technology Division
Quick Summary
The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is your fiscal watchdog. We audit more than $100 billion in state assets and liabilities each year, bringing transparency to local, state, and federal government. Our reports and findings include recommendations that result in good government reforms. OSA thoroughly investigates alleged cases of fraud, waste, and abuse of taxpayer dollars, working with law enforcement on prosecution when warranted.
The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is seeking a Cloud Architect to serve on within our Information Technology Division. In this role, you will get the opportunity to develop and maintain cloud architecture standards, reference designs, solution patterns, and technical roadmaps that support secure and scalable agency systems.
As part of our team, you will get to:
Design cloud environments, workloads, integrations, and platform services
Establish and promote governance practices for cloud resource provisioning, security baselines, access management, tagging, monitoring, backup, disaster recovery, and lifecycle controls
Evaluate architectural risks, cost drivers, operational impacts, and compliance considerations
Consult with managers, analysts, developers, infrastructure staff, vendors, and business stakeholders to translate business needs into feasible cloud architecture options
Review proposed technical solutions, integration approaches, migration plans, and vendor designs for alignment with agency standards and enterprise architecture direction
Ability to evaluate existing systems and recommend cloud migration, modernization, integration, and optimization approaches
Knowledge of cloud security, identity and access management, network segmentation, data protection, monitoring, and compliance requirements for enterprise environments
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences and promote consistent architecture practices across agency technology initiatives
This position is designated as Exempt Policy-Making under G.S. 126-5(c)(3) and is considered an at-will appointment.
OSA is the state’s Fiscal Watchdog. We hold state government and entities that receive public money accountable, working on behalf of North Carolinians to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse.
Learn more about our office here! Why Work for the NC Office of The State Auditor?
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits including:
Work-Life Balance:
40-hour work week with flexible schedule options and the ability to earn compensatory time off
Generous paid time off each year
Competitive pay and affordable health insurance options
Enrollment in the state's pension plan and options for additional supplemental savings
An opportunity to work with a team of professionals to make a difference in state government
If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more
The Office of the State Auditor uses the Merit-Based Recruitment & Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) with highly qualified individuals.
In order to receive credit for work history and credentials you must complete the online application completely. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit.
You can attach resumes, cover letters, reference information as supplemental information, but this will NOT be used in lieu of a completed state application.
If you have earned a foreign degree, an official evaluation for United States equivalency is required and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification purposes.
The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members
Reference checks will be performed on all top finalists.
What We Offer
~1 min readSome state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
A bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or closely related degree from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of progressive IT experience including four years of experience related to cloud architecture design and/or implementation
OR
An associate degree in computer science, information technology, or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution and seven years of progressive IT experience including five years of experience related to cloud architecture design and/or implementation
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Olivia Ann GillespieRecruitment@NCAuditor.Gov
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Listing Details
- Posted
- September 21, 2026
- First seen
- October 2, 2026
- Last seen
- October 2, 2026
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