What are the responsibilities and job description for the AWS/Azure Architect position at Cliff Services Inc?
AWS/Azure Architect
Location: Chicago, IL (Local Candidates Only)
Type: Onsite/Hybrid
Experience Required: 15 20 Years
Client: [Confidential]
We are seeking a highly experienced AWS/Azure Architect to lead enterprise-wide cloud transformation and DevOps initiatives. This role requires deep expertise in cloud-native architecture, platform engineering, and large-scale automation, along with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive modernization strategies.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead enterprise DevOps and cloud transformation initiatives across AWS and Azure
- Architect and build cloud-native platforms, internal developer platforms, and CI/CD frameworks
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation at scale
- Define and enforce SRE, observability, security, and governance best practices
- Drive platform standardization across global teams
- Advise leadership on cloud strategy, modernization, and Finops (cost optimization)
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and architectural oversight to engineering teams
- 15 20 years of IT experience with strong architecture background
- Deep expertise in AWS and Azure cloud platforms
- Strong experience in DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and platform engineering
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
- Expertise in SRE practices, monitoring, and observability tools
- Strong understanding of cloud security and governance frameworks
- Proven ability to work with and influence senior stakeholders
- Experience with internal developer platforms (IDP)
- Knowledge of FinOps and cloud cost optimization strategies
- Exposure to enterprise-scale transformation programs
- Strong mentoring and leadership experience across global teams
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
- Strategic thinking with a pragmatic execution approach
- Only local candidates from Chicago will be considered
- This is a senior leadership/architect-level role, not hands-on only