AWS and Azure architecture (Must have Local to Illinois)

The Cloud Architecture Lead is the senior architecture authority accountable for shaping
and governing Client s end-to-end cloud strategy across all business domains. This role
translates enterprise and domain strategies into coherent cloud architecture outcomes that
deliver measurable in-year savings, drive multi-year simplification, and establish a secure,
scalable, and cost-efficient cloud foundation across AWS and Azure.
The role emphasizes consistency, engineering discipline, and platform reuse driving
adoption of cloud-native services, modern DevOps practices, and high-quality code while
reducing ad hoc tools, bespoke solutions, and workaround-based architectures.
Outcomes That Define Success
Quantifiable in-year and recurring cost savings across cloud infrastructure, tooling, and
platforms
Approved multi-year cloud simplification and modernization roadmaps
Reduced architectural variance and elimination of non-standard cloud implementations
Increased adoption of cloud-native services and reusable platform patterns
Improved reliability, security posture, delivery speed, and developer productivity
Core Responsibilities
Cloud Strategy & Architecture
Define and evolve the enterprise cloud architecture strategy across AWS and Azure
Translate business and technology priorities into cloud target states and reference
architectures
Ensure cloud architectures support scalability, resiliency, security, and cost
optimization across domains
Lead cross-domain alignment on cloud design principles, patterns, and standards
Engineering and DevOps Maturity
Drive adoption of cloud-native architectures, managed services, and platform-as-a-
service capabilities
Establish standards for infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, observability, and
automation

Classification:
Public

Promote high-quality, secure, and maintainable code through architectural guidance
and patterns
Reduce reliance on manual processes and non-standard tooling through automation and
platform reuse
Portfolio Simplification and Cost Optimization
Assess cloud workloads and platforms to identify consolidation, modernization, and
retirement opportunities
Partner with Finance, Infrastructure, and Domain Architects to quantify and realize
cloud savings
Reduce duplication of platforms, tooling, and custom-built solutions across AWS and
Azure
Embed FinOps principles and cost transparency into cloud architecture decisions
Governance and Enablement
Serve as the cloud architecture authority within enterprise governance and technology
assessment forums
Ensure cloud solutions align with enterprise security, compliance, and regulatory
requirements
Enable consistent cloud decision-making without slowing delivery or innovation
Executive Relationships
The Cloud Architecture Lead serves as a trusted advisor to IT leadership, Enterprise
Architecture, Infrastructure, Security, and Delivery leaders, enabling sustainable cloud
adoption and long-term cost efficiency.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor s degree in IT, Engineering, or equivalent experience
15 years in cloud, platform, or enterprise architecture roles within complex
environments
Deep expertise in AWS and Azure architecture, services, and operating models
Proven track record driving cloud standardization, DevOps maturity, and cost
optimization
Strong executive communication and influence skills
Leadership Profile
Enterprise-first and outcome-driven mindset
Engineering-focused leader with strong architectural judgment
Pragmatic systems thinker balancing speed, security, and cost
Trusted leader who sets standards and enables teams to execute