Job Title: Expert - Cloud Architect
Job Summary
An Expert Cloud Architect is a visionary and technical leader responsible for designing highly complex and scalable cloud systems for the organization. This role involves leading the strategic direction of cloud adoption, collaborating closely with C-suite executives and other stakeholders to ensure that cloud solutions are aligned with the organization’s long-term objectives. The Expert Cloud Architect drives innovation by integrating advanced cloud technologies and advising on best practices for cloud architecture, security, and governance.
Key Responsibilities
- Cloud Strategy Leadership: Lead the organization’s overall cloud strategy and adoption, ensuring alignment with the company’s business goals.
- Innovative Architecture Design: Design and implement cutting-edge cloud infrastructures, utilizing cloud-native technologies, serverless computing, AI/ML, and big data in the cloud.
- Multi-cloud and Hybrid Cloud Integration: Architect multi-cloud environments and manage hybrid cloud strategies to optimize cloud usage across platforms.
- Advanced Security and Compliance: Set up comprehensive security strategies across cloud platforms, conduct risk assessments, and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Thought Leadership: Act as a subject matter expert and advisor to senior leadership, influencing strategic cloud decisions at the enterprise level.
- Cloud Innovation: Stay ahead of emerging cloud technologies and incorporate them into the organization’s architecture, such as edge computing and blockchain in the cloud.
Skills and Knowledge Required
- Advanced Cloud Expertise: Deep knowledge of AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and multi-cloud solutions.
- Enterprise Architecture: Expertise in designing large-scale enterprise solutions that include cloud, data centers, hybrid infrastructures, and edge computing.
- Security Leadership: Strong expertise in cloud security frameworks, risk management, and advanced IAM policies.
- Cloud Automation and Optimization: Knowledge of advanced automation tools for scaling cloud infrastructure, such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation.
- Cloud Cost Management: Expertise in optimizing cloud costs at the enterprise level using tools such as CloudHealth or CloudCheckr.
- Big Data and AI/ML Integration: Ability to integrate big data and AI/ML workloads into the cloud environment.
Educational Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Certifications:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
- Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- TOGAF (Preferred)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (Optional)
Key Focus Areas
- Strategic Cloud Leadership: Focus on cloud adoption and integration with business strategies.
- Cloud Security and Governance: Ensuring robust security policies and governance frameworks across multi-cloud environments.
- Innovation and Technology Integration: Evaluating and integrating emerging cloud technologies.
- Cost and Performance Optimization: Ensuring cost-effective use of cloud resources while maintaining high performance.
Experience
10+ years in IT, with at least 5 years focused on cloud architecture, enterprise-level cloud strategy, and leadership roles in cloud initiatives.
Tools and Equipment
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Multi-cloud environments.
- IaC Tools: Terraform, CloudFormation, Azure ARM, Ansible.
- CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI, Kubernetes, Docker.
- Big Data & AI Tools: Hadoop, TensorFlow, BigQuery, Azure Machine Learning.
- Monitoring Tools: Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, CloudWatch.
- Security Tools: AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, Google Security Command Center, IAM.
- Cost Management: CloudHealth, CloudCheckr, AWS Cost Explorer.
Other Requirements
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills to lead cross-functional teams and align stakeholders.
- Ability to work with executive leadership to drive cloud transformation at the strategic level.
- Expertise in cloud governance, risk management, and compliance.
- Proven ability to manage large-scale cloud migration projects and complex enterprise applications.