Enterprise Cloud Architect

Job Title: Enterprise Cloud Architect

Duration: 12 months

Location: Austin, TX

Summary:

We are currently seeking an experienced Enterprise Cloud Architect to be key resources on a technical services team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional teams and initiatives focused on enterprise infrastructure and cloud solutions.
• Act as a strong communicator and technical liaison between shared technology services, security, and business stakeholders.
• Mentor teams and educate stakeholders on cloud and infrastructure best practices.
• Demonstrate in-depth understanding of enterprise networking, including routing, switching, VPNs, DNS, load balancing, and connectivity in hybrid cloud environments.
• Ensure all infrastructure solutions adhere to NIST 800-series and CIS Benchmark v4.0 security standards.
• Implement secure configurations, identity management, and access control policies.
• Architect, design, and optimize hybrid and multi-cloud environments across AWS, Azure, and other enterprise platforms.
• Maintain and evolve Landing Zones to ensure compliance, cost optimization, and scalability.
• Define guardrails and enforce governance using policy-as-code frameworks.
• Lead cloud migration and modernization efforts using tools like AWS MGN, Azure Migrate, and ModelizeIT.
• Develop migration strategies that minimize downtime and ensure business continuity.
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Bicep/ARM.
• Design and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for performance, compliance, and cost control.
• Design and implement Disaster Recovery (DR) and Backup strategies that ensure high availability and regulatory compliance.

Required Skills:

• 10 Years of Experience in enterprise infrastructure, cloud architecture, or related roles.
• Proven experience designing and implementing hybrid multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, OCI)
• Strong understanding of networking, security, IAM, and governance frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation, and ARM/Bicep).
• Experience leading modernization initiatives including containerization, microservices, and DevOps integration.
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Relevant certifications preferred: AWS Certified Solutions Architect and/or Azure Solutions Architect Expert