What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architect, Cloud (Information Technology) position at Delta Utilities?
Job Summary/Purpose
The Cloud Architect will design and optimize our Azure and Oracle Cloud (OCI) environments. This role focuses on bringing hands-on expertise to build resilient, cost-effective, and secure cloud systems. They should align with Delta Utilities’ modern philosophy of a SaaS-first, buy-over-build approach that prioritizes an efficient tool stack, and leverages generative AI to increase productivity and accelerate delivery.
Accountabilities And Essential Functions
Minimum education required of the position
The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Accountabilities and Essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Delta Utilities is a natural gas utility headquartered in New Orleans that provides safe, reliable natural gas services across Louisiana and Mississippi. We understand the value of dependable energy and our important role in building stronger, more resilient communities. Delta Utilities is a $1.7 billion organization that represents 600,000 customers and is among the top 40 natural gas utilities in the United States.
Delta Utilities acquired CenterPoint Energy's natural gas utility operations in Louisiana and Mississippi in April 2025 and acquired Entergy's natural gas utilities in Baton Rouge and New Orleans in July 2025.
Delta Utilities is regulated by the Louisiana Public Service Commission, the Mississippi Public Service Commission, and the New Orleans City Council. We work closely with our regulatory agencies to deliver safe and reliable natural gas service and maintain fair rates for our customers.
Learn more at https://deltautilities.com.
Delta Utilities and associated entities are equal-opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.
The Cloud Architect will design and optimize our Azure and Oracle Cloud (OCI) environments. This role focuses on bringing hands-on expertise to build resilient, cost-effective, and secure cloud systems. They should align with Delta Utilities’ modern philosophy of a SaaS-first, buy-over-build approach that prioritizes an efficient tool stack, and leverages generative AI to increase productivity and accelerate delivery.
Accountabilities And Essential Functions
- Design and implement Azure and OCI solutions for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
- Lead a FinOps practice focused on reporting, reservations, right-sizing, and resource optimization.
- Optimize remote connectivity for scalability, performance, and user experience.
- Build and execute a tagging and governance strategy for all cloud assets.
- Lead disaster recovery planning aligned with uptime targets.
- Maintain multi-year cloud roadmaps.
- Mentor team members and act as an escalation point for critical incidents.
- Manage vendor relationships with Microsoft, Oracle, and Accenture.
- Lead Architectural Readiness Reviews and publish updated standards.
- Conduct annual assessments of key solutions and maintain technical documentation.
- Use AI tools to streamline documentation and automation.
- Partner with cross-functional and vendor teams to deliver cohesive solutions.
- Simplify architecture and optimize network resiliency.
- Oversee Cloud Operations Teams including Azure, OCI, Windows, Linux, DB, and AD
Minimum education required of the position
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or 4 years of relevant experience.
- 5 years in cloud architecture and engineering.
- Knowledge of FinOps, DR design, VDIs, and multi-cloud network integration.
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert or OCI Architect Professional.
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert or OCI Architect Professional.
- Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop.
- Able to sit for extended periods of time.
- Able to operate a copy machine, fax machine, calculator, telephone and other miscellaneous office equipment.
- Able to exert up to 10 Lbs. of force occasionally, and /or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push or otherwise move objects.
The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Accountabilities and Essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned, within your scope of responsibilities.
- Job duties are performed in a normal and clean office environment with normal noise levels.
- Work is predominately done while standing or sitting.
- The ability to comprehend, document, calculate, visualize and analyze are required.
- Able to work regular hours, with occasional overtime.
Delta Utilities is a natural gas utility headquartered in New Orleans that provides safe, reliable natural gas services across Louisiana and Mississippi. We understand the value of dependable energy and our important role in building stronger, more resilient communities. Delta Utilities is a $1.7 billion organization that represents 600,000 customers and is among the top 40 natural gas utilities in the United States.
Delta Utilities acquired CenterPoint Energy's natural gas utility operations in Louisiana and Mississippi in April 2025 and acquired Entergy's natural gas utilities in Baton Rouge and New Orleans in July 2025.
Delta Utilities is regulated by the Louisiana Public Service Commission, the Mississippi Public Service Commission, and the New Orleans City Council. We work closely with our regulatory agencies to deliver safe and reliable natural gas service and maintain fair rates for our customers.
Learn more at https://deltautilities.com.
Delta Utilities and associated entities are equal-opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.
