Job Title: Supervisor - Cloud Architect
Job Summary
The Supervisor - Cloud Architect is a pivotal role within our organization, responsible for leading a team of skilled cloud architects and engineers. This position entails the strategic oversight and management of cloud initiatives, ensuring that all cloud solutions are aligned with the organization's overarching goals. The Supervisor will govern best practices for cloud deployment, ensuring that all solutions adhere to security and compliance standards. By providing leadership, guidance, and technical oversight, the Supervisor will play a crucial role in the successful execution of cloud strategies across the enterprise, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in cloud architecture.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership and Management: Lead and manage a team of cloud architects and engineers, overseeing day-to-day activities and ensuring timely project completion.
- Cloud Strategy Implementation: Collaborate with senior architects and IT leadership to implement the cloud strategy across the organization.
- Governance and Compliance: Develop and enforce cloud governance frameworks to ensure that cloud resources are used effectively and meet compliance standards.
- Collaboration with Other Teams: Work closely with DevOps, Security, and Development teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of cloud solutions.
- Reporting and Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation and reports on cloud projects, including performance metrics, cost analysis, and security audits.
- Mentoring: Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical leadership to junior cloud architects, fostering a collaborative environment and promoting continuous learning.
Skills and Knowledge Required
- Leadership and Management: Proven experience managing teams and delivering cloud projects in a timely manner.
- Cloud Expertise: Deep knowledge of cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and GCP, and hands-on experience in implementing cloud solutions.
- Cloud Governance and Security: Expertise in designing and implementing cloud governance models, ensuring compliance with security policies.
- Collaboration and Communication: Ability to work across teams and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Cost Management and Budgeting: Strong understanding of cloud cost management practices and tools for resource optimization.
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Certified – Professional Cloud Architect.
Key Focus Areas
- Cloud Strategy Implementation: Ensure the successful deployment and management of cloud initiatives.
- Team Leadership and Collaboration: Manage and lead cloud architecture teams.
- Governance and Compliance: Ensure adherence to cloud security policies and governance frameworks.
- Reporting and Documentation: Maintain detailed reports on cloud activities, costs, and performance metrics.
Experience
8+ years in IT, with at least 5 years focused on cloud architecture and leadership roles.
Tools and Equipment
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
- IaC Tools: Terraform, CloudFormation, Azure ARM
- CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitLab, Kubernetes, Docker
- Monitoring Tools: CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana
- Security Tools: IAM, Security Hub, Azure Security Center
Other Requirements
- Strong communication and leadership skills to manage teams and collaborate with senior leadership.
- Ability to handle multiple cloud projects and prioritize tasks.
- Ability to drive cloud adoption and governance across the organization.